Jagdish Singh Patani, retired deputy SP and father of actress Disha Patani, was allegedly defrauded of Rs. 25 lakh by a group of five individuals who promised him a high-ranking position in a government commission. An FIR was registered at Bareilly Kotwali police station against Shivendra Pratap Singh, Diwakar Garg, Acharya Jayaprakash, Preeti Garg and one unidentified person for cheating, criminal intimidation and extortion.
The accused claimed to have strong political connections and assured Jagdish Patani of securing a position as chairman, vice chairman or a similar prestigious post in a government commission.