As of today, there are no reports matching the specific incident of a Pune man renting an air conditioner to park ₹13 lakh conned from a government clerk. However, several recent fraud cases involving similar amounts have been reported in Pune and nearby areas:

1. KYC Update Scam: A 57-year-old technical officer in Pune was duped of ₹13 lakh after scammers, posing as bank officials, sent a WhatsApp message about an expired KYC. The victim clicked on an attachment, granting the fraudsters remote access to his phone, leading to unauthorized transactions.
2. Bitcoin Trading Fraud: A 38-year-old pharmaceutical manager in Pune lost ₹13 lakh to cybercriminals who lured him with promises of high returns on cryptocurrency trading. The victim was made to download a fraudulent application that displayed fake profits, and he was asked to pay additional amounts under the pretext of commissions and taxes.
3. Job Fraud by Retired Clerk: In Pune’s Kondhwa area, a retired hospital clerk and his wife allegedly cheated eight individuals out of ₹11 lakh by promising them jobs at a hospital. The victims were assured positions and paid money over a period, only to realize they had been defrauded.

If you have more specific details about the incident you’re referring to, please provide them, and I can assist further.

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