Two men booked for duping a fruit vendor with bounced cheque for 44 dozen mangoes

Police said the accused convinced the vendor to accept the deal, claiming the mangoes were intended for distribution at a temple in Dadar

By Mumbai | April 28, 2025 23:54 IST

Two individuals were booked by the Mumbai Police on Sunday for allegedly duping a fruit vendor from Kandivali. The duo purchased 44 dozen mangoes and handed over a cheque, which later bounced.

Police said the accused convinced the vendor to accept the deal, claiming the mangoes were intended for distribution at a temple in Dadar.

According to police officials, the complainant, identified as Mohammad Nazrul Islam, originally hails from Jharkhand and came toMumbai in 2017.