Fraud worth lakhs in the name of free holiday.
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Jagran correspondent, Palwal. A case of fraud worth lakhs of rupees by a travel company in the name of Park Gate Vacation Club has come to light in the city. City police station has registered a case against the owners and employees of the company on the complaint of the victim.
In the case, Varun Mangala, a resident of Krishna Colony, told the police that he received a call on March 7, 2025, in which he was invited to an event at Hotel Pappan Plaza. On going there, persons named Alka Rathore and Marvin introduced themselves as employees of Park Gate Vacation Club. He deceived Varun that the company would provide free accommodation and food in the country and abroad for seven days every year for 15 years.
Being persuaded by the accused, Varun took a subscription of Rs 1,40,000, which he paid through credit card. After payment, they were also given documents like booklet, loyalty card and gift voucher. To win the trust, Alka Rathod initially booked a holiday package to Ranthambore in Rajasthan, where Varun also visited. But after this the game started.
After returning from Ranthambore the accused stopped picking up the phone. In May 2025, Alka called and informed that she had left the company. When the victims reached the company's registered office in Okhla (Delhi), no trace of the company was found there. Upon investigation, it was found that the rent deed of the office was in the name of a person named Sohan Lal Meena.
The victim alleges that this gang has made many other people its victims along with him. Palwal Police has registered a case against the accused under various sections in Palwal Police Station following the investigation report of the complaint branch.
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