Boss takes 18L from Ahmedabad CA threatening to harm self, stall promotion

Ahmedabad: A 27-year-old chartered accountant on Saturday filed a complaint with Vastrapur police alleging that her senior manager duped her of over Rs 18 lakh by emotionally blackmailing her and misusing his position.According to the FIR, the woman, who worked from home for a private firm as assistant manager, regularly communicated with her team manager based in Mumbai for work coordination. Over time, the two started exchanging calls and emails frequently.The complainant stated that in July 2024, the accused approached her claiming that his bank account had been frozen and that he urgently needed funds. Trusting him as a senior colleague, she initially transferred Rs 22,000. The accused allegedly continued to demand money repeatedly, citing various reasons. Police said he also resorted to emotional blackmail, threatening self-harm if she refused. He also threatened to stall her promotion if she did not comply.Between July and Oct 2024, the woman transferred money in multiple instalments through bank transfers, credit cards and digital payment platforms to different accounts, including those linked to the accused. The victim told police that she arranged the money through her savings, personal loans, credit cards and even by liquidating mutual funds. The accused allegedly assured her that he would return the entire amount within five to six months.When demanded repayment, he allegedly kept delaying giving various excuses and eventually claimed that he had lost his job and was unable to repay the money. Based on her complaint, Vastrapur police registered a case of breach of trust and cheating and have begun an investigation into the matter.