Man Allegedly Dupes Traders Of Over ₹13.8 Lakh By Citing Parents’ Death
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A peculiar alleged cheating racket has come to light in Ahmedabad, where a man allegedly obtained groceries, dry fruits and other goods from traders by claiming that he was organising religious ceremonies to mark the death anniversaries and shraddh rituals of his parents, according to a police complaint.
Accused Allegedly Ordered Goods From Traders Across Ahmedabad
The accused has been identified as Hasmukh Hirachand Jain. According to the complaint, Jain allegedly approached traders in different parts of Ahmedabad and placed orders for groceries, dry fruits and other items, claiming that the goods were required for religious functions being held in connection with his father’s death anniversary.
The religious occasion was allegedly used to gain the traders’ confidence, following which they supplied goods to him on the understanding that payment would be made later.
Cheques Allegedly Bounced Due To Insufficient Funds
According to the complaint, Jain allegedly issued cheques to the traders after receiving the goods. The cheques were subsequently returned unpaid when presented to banks, allegedly due to insufficient funds in the account.
The traders reportedly made repeated attempts to recover their dues. Initially, Jain allegedly assured them that he would make the payments, but he later stopped responding to their calls and messages, the complaint states.
Traders From Krishnanagar, Shahibaug, Odhav, Nikol Among Complainants
Traders from several parts of Ahmedabad, including Krishnanagar, Shahibaug, Odhav, Nikol and Satellite, were allegedly among those who suffered losses in the transactions.
According to the complaint, the total amount allegedly involved in transactions with different traders exceeds ₹13.8 lakh.
Krishnanagar Police Arrest Accused
Krishnanagar Police have arrested Jain under the relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) pertaining to cheating and dishonest inducement to deliver property.
Police are investigating the transactions, orders, cheques and dealings between the accused and the complainants. Investigators are also expected to verify whether similar complaints have been lodged by other traders.
The allegations raise questions over whether references to religious ceremonies and parents’ death anniversaries were allegedly used to gain the traders’ trust and obtain goods without making payment.
The allegations against Jain are yet to be established. The exact nature and extent of the alleged fraud will become clear as the police investigation and legal proceedings progress.
