Police questioned Premal Parekh, father of accused Rohan Parekh, for nearly three hours in connection with the alleged fake PMO identity card case, NDTV reported.
Premal Parekh, who runs OHM Stock Broker, a consultancy firm linked to the stock market, was questioned by investigators as they continued to probe how his son allegedly managed to project himself as a PMO employee.
According to NDTV, police have found that Rohan Parekh had told his father that he had secured a job with the Prime Minister's Office. However, the investigation has so far found no email from the PMO confirming or communicating any such appointment.
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The discrepancy has become a key part of the investigation as police seek to establish what Rohan told his family about his alleged association with the PMO and when his father became aware of the claims.
NDTV reported that Premal Parekh's professional background is in the stock market, while Rohan's uncle is involved in a drone-related business. The uncle's business is located at Poonam Chambers.
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