Ludhiana, Nov. 2 -- Police have booked a man identified as Sanjeev Kumar, a resident of New Janta Nagar, for allegedly duping a city resident of Rs.2.23 lakh by impersonating an employee of the state finance department.

The accused allegedly deceived the complainant by claiming he could use his 'official influence' to help settle a financial matter.

According to the complaint filed in August by Upkar Singh Bedi, a resident of Sant Isher Singh Nagar, the accused introduced himself as a finance department employee and produced a forged official identity card to gain his trust.

Bedi stated that Kumar befriended him and later sought financial help, citing domestic and personal problems. Believing his claims, Bedi transferred Rs.2.23 lakh t...