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Mumbai Police Book Ex-Delivery Boy for Rs 12 Lakh Fraud

A former delivery boy has been booked for fraud, allegedly stealing LED TVs worth Rs 12 lakh. The case involves a customer in Versova.

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
Mumbai Alert · City Desk
City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Tue, 18 August 2026 at 08:11 pm
Mumbai Police Book Ex-Delivery Boy for Rs 12 Lakh Fraud

A former delivery boy has been booked by the Mumbai Police for allegedly stealing LED TVs worth Rs 12 lakh. The incident came to light when several customers reported receiving empty parcels instead of their ordered LED TVs.

One of the customers who was affected by this fraud is Mayuresh Pai, the director of LM Music Studio in Versova. The studio is involved in song dubbing and recording for Bollywood films and had the late singer Lata Mangeshkar as a mentor and part of the studio.

The police investigation revealed that the former delivery boy was behind the fraud. He would allegedly steal the LED TVs from the parcels and replace them with empty boxes before delivering them to the customers. The police have booked the accused under relevant sections of the law and are further investigating the matter.

The case highlights the need for customers to be vigilant when receiving parcels and to check the contents immediately. It also raises concerns about the security measures in place for delivery personnel and the need for companies to ensure that their employees are trustworthy.

The Mumbai Police have advised customers to be cautious when receiving parcels and to report any suspicious activity immediately. The police are also working to prevent such incidents in the future by increasing surveillance and monitoring of delivery personnel.

The incident has caused financial losses to the customers who were affected by the fraud. The police are working to recover the stolen LED TVs and to bring the accused to justice.

The case is a reminder of the importance of having robust security measures in place to prevent such incidents. The Mumbai Police are committed to ensuring the safety and security of citizens and are working tirelessly to prevent crime and to bring criminals to justice.

The incident has also raised questions about the accountability of delivery companies and their employees. The companies need to ensure that their employees are trustworthy and that they have robust security measures in place to prevent such incidents.

In conclusion, the Mumbai Police have booked a former delivery boy for allegedly stealing LED TVs worth Rs 12 lakh. The incident highlights the need for customers to be vigilant and for companies to have robust security measures in place to prevent such incidents. The police are working to prevent such incidents in the future and to bring the accused to justice.

Frequently asked questions

What is the amount of fraud allegedly committed by the former delivery boy?

The former delivery boy allegedly stole LED TVs worth Rs 12 lakh.

Which area in Mumbai was one of the customers from who was affected by the fraud?

One of the customers who was affected by the fraud is from Versova.

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