Pune Crime: Man Arrested for ATM Cash Deposit Fraud Using Fake Payment App; Two Cases Solved
Koregaon Park Police have arrested a 25-year-old man accused of cheating citizens by collecting cash under the pretext of depositing it into bank ATMs and falsely showing successful money transfers through a fake payment app. The accused was arrested within 12 hours of the investigation, and police have reportedly solved two similar cases registered at Koregaon Park and Kharadi police stations. Property worth approximately ₹60,000 has been seized.
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Fake Payment App Used to Cheat Citizens
Pune Police have arrested a man allegedly involved in a fraud targeting citizens who visit bank ATMs to deposit cash.
According to the police press note dated October 30, 2026, the accused would approach people who wanted to deposit cash into ATMs, collect money from them and pretend to transfer the amount using a fake payment application.
The accused allegedly showed fake payment confirmation as proof of the transaction, thereby cheating citizens financially.
Accused Arrested Within 12 Hours
The case was being investigated by Koregaon Park Police Station after a complaint was registered under Crime Register No. 177/2026.
During the investigation, the police team received confidential information about a suspect. Acting on the tip-off, officers traced the accused to Raj Mobile Shop near Shivaji Chowk in Kamshet, Pune district.
The suspect was reportedly behaving suspiciously when police approached him. After questioning, he allegedly confessed to his involvement in the fraud.
The accused has been identified as Rohit Subhash Chavan (25), a resident of Fursungi, Pune, who works as an auto-rickshaw driver.
Two Fraud Cases Solved
During the investigation, police reportedly found that the accused, along with an associate identified as Karan Prakash Chavan, was involved in two similar offences.
The cases were registered at:
- Koregaon Park Police Station: Crime Register No. 177/2026.
- Kharadi Police Station: Crime Register No. 281/2026.
Both cases involve allegations of cheating through fraudulent payment transactions. Police have arrested the main accused and are searching for his alleged associate.
Property Worth ₹60,000 Seized
Police have seized property valued at approximately ₹60,000 in connection with the investigation. The seized items reportedly include cash, a mobile phone and an auto-rickshaw.
Further investigation is underway to identify whether the accused and his associate were involved in other similar fraud cases.
Police Officials Involved in the Operation
The operation was carried out under the guidance of senior Pune Police officials, including Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar, Joint Commissioner of Police Sanjay Darade and senior officers from the Crime Branch.
The investigation team was led by Koregaon Park Police Station Senior Police Inspector Vijaykumar Dhoke, along with other officers and personnel.