Palghar:- In a shocking case of fraud, Palghar Zilla Parishad Member and Jawhar Urban Bank Chairman, Habib Shaikh, has been apprehended by Palghar Police for his alleged involvement in a scam related to creating a fake letter pad and forging signatures in the name of Palghar MP Rajendra Gavit. The scheme involved the approval of funds worth approximately ten crore rupees for the Mokhada-Khodala Vihigaon State Highway 78 road project in the Mokhada division of Palghar district.
The scam came to light when MP Rajendra Gavit sought approval for the aforementioned road project from the Public Works Department. Surprisingly, it was revealed that Zilla Parishad member Habib Shaikh had already submitted the necessary documents and obtained approval for the work. However, upon further investigation, it became evident that the documents submitted by Shaikh were fraudulent and misleading.
The deceptive tactics employed by Habib Shaikh included creating a counterfeit letterhead and falsifying the signature of MP Rajendra Gavit. This prompted MP Rajendra Gavit to take immediate action and file a complaint at the Palghar Police Station. The complaint highlighted the misrepresentation of the MP’s identity and the fraudulent approval of works totaling ten crore rupees.
In response to MP Rajendra Gavit’s complaint, the local crime branch swiftly arrested Habib Shaikh. Subsequently, Shaikh was presented in court and has been remanded in police custody until August 23. The authorities are actively investigating the extent of the fraud and the potential accomplices involved in this audacious scheme.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of stringent checks and balances to prevent fraudulent activities that can harm both government funds and public trust. As the investigation continues, the community awaits justice to be served in this case of alleged forgery and financial deceit.
