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The fraud came to light when a businessman from Mumbai was allegedly cheated by the gang Rs 21 lakh on February 27, the officer said. “One of the gang members contacted the businessman saying he works in the film business and required Rs 21 lakh to send actors abroad. He called the businessman to a five-star hotel on February 27 and took him to a room.

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“After collecting money, the accused pretended to have received a call and walked out of the room,” he said, quoting the FIR. Subsequently, the accused stopped taking the bizman’s calls. Realising that he was cheated, the victim lodged a complaint with the Vakola police station. Crime branch sleuths traced the trio using technical analysis and traditional investigation. “Interrogation unravelled the network of the gang. We are looking for other members,” the officer said.