3 Arrested for Selling Fake Gold Biscuits in Bargarh

Bargarh: Three persons were arrested for allegedly attempting to sell fake gold biscuits and cheating a man in Odisha’s Bargarh district.

According to reports, Ramesh Sahu lodged a written complaint at Melchhamunda police station on the night of October 10. He stated that he had received a call from an unknown mobile number. The caller claimed to have gold biscuits worth Rs 4 lakh for sale and asked him to meet near Dubulabahal Chhak.

The accused allegedly showed him two biscuit-shaped objects, claiming they were made of gold. However, after examining them, Sahu suspected that the items were fake and confronted the men over their alleged attempt to cheat him.

Enraged by his objection, the accused allegedly assaulted Sahu and snatched cash from him before attempting to flee. Police intervened and apprehended the three suspects.

The accused were subsequently arrested and forwarded to court. Police seized three fake gold biscuits and Rs 42,000 in cash from their possession.