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Time of India
11 hours ago
- Time of India
Gujarat man held in New York for cheating elderly woman out of $80k
Ahmedabad: A 25-year-old man from Gujarat, Abhishek Patel, was arrested in Geneva, New York, on June 24 for allegedly duping an elderly resident in a telephone scam. Patel, originally from North Gujarat and now residing in Kingston, Pennsylvania, is accused of impersonating a Federal Trade Commission officer and extracting around $80,000 from the victim in two separate transactions earlier in June. According to the City of Geneva police department, Patel contacted the elderly woman over the phone and convinced her that she owed money to federal authorities. He allegedly persuaded her to hand over cash in person. On the second occasion, police set up a traffic stop and took Patel into custody soon after he visited the victim's house and collected more money. Police suspect that Patel conducted similar scams in other parts of New York state. He was booked for grand larceny in the second degree, a Class C felony, and was sent to the Ontario County jail. Patel was later released on his own recognizance and is expected to appear in court at a future date. You Can Also Check: Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad His arrest adds to a growing list of Indian nationals held for defrauding senior citizens in the US using similar methods. In March 2025, a Vadodara man was held in New Jersey for being part of a syndicate that extracted over $1.2 million through similar tactics. In April, two youths from Mehsana were caught in Texas while acting as cash mules after elderly victims were manipulated through fake Internal Revenue Service calls.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Lifestyle
- Yahoo
Almost Every Furnishing in This Multigenerational Flat Was Designed From Scratch
In India, architect Abhishek Patel works with local manufacturers to create marble, brass, and plywood furniture perfectly tailored to his family's needs—at a lower cost than high-end retail. Although the Indian city of Rajkot is located in the west-coast state of Gujarat, it's far enough inland that its climate is hot, with daytime highs averaging over 90 degrees for eight months a year, and over 100 from April through June. That's why, when moving into an apartment tower there, architect Abhishek Patel and his family (including his wife and parents) chose a west-facing unit on the top floor, 14 stories up, to take advantage of cooling evening breezes. Because the tower is located next to Saurashtra University, with its lower-slung buildings and a large cricket field, "It's a seamless view," Abhishek says. "I can enjoy sunsets and even cricket matches from my balcony." See the full story on Almost Every Furnishing in This Multigenerational Flat Was Designed From ScratchRelated stories: The Green Roof on Their Icelandic Cabin Blends With the Forest Floor Following in Local "Laneway Housing" Tradition, Two Toronto Architects Craft Their Ideal Family Home A Wedge-Shaped Cabin Braces for Wind on the Chilean Coast
