A man in Nagpur, previously suspected of gold smuggling from Dubai and other Middle Eastern countries, has been accused of defrauding a local youth of over one crore rupees through a fraudulent investment scheme. The city police registered a case of cheating and fraud after the victim approached the commissioner, leading to an investigation by the crime branch. The accused, who reportedly leveraged his reputation in the international gold trade, targeted wealthy individuals in north Nagpur, often convincing them to invest large sums of money. Many victims, whose money was allegedly acquired illegally, hesitated to report the fraud, but authorities believe there may be several more unreported cases. Police are urging anyone affected to come forward as the investigation continues into the accused's network and methods.