Palej Trader Alleges ₹3.60 Crore Fraud, Seeks DySP-Level Probe Into Bogus Cheques and Forged MoU

Salim Vali Darbar approaches Bharuch SP, alleging intimidation over unpaid dues and accusing seven people of misleading the Gujarat High Court with a fabricated agreement

A Palej-based trader dealing in seeds and pesticides has approached the Bharuch District Superintendent of Police (SP), alleging a fraud of ₹3,60,88,540 and seeking a probe by an officer of at least Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) rank.

In his written complaint, Salim Vali Darbar alleged that seven people, including Moinuddin Bapu and Abid Hussain Saiyed, obtained goods worth lakhs of rupees on credit after gaining his trust through a transporter. Instead of clearing the dues, the accused allegedly issued bogus cheques.

The complainant has also alleged that he was intimidated when he tried to recover the outstanding amount. He further accused the individuals of misleading the Gujarat High Court by submitting a fabricated Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

The allegations are part of the complaint submitted to the Bharuch SP and have not been established in court.

Trader Seeks SOG or DySP-Level Investigation

Darbar has urged the police to transfer the investigation to the Special Operations Group (SOG) or an officer of DySP rank, alleging that the local police have failed to investigate the matter properly.

He has also sought the arrest of the accused and their custodial interrogation, claiming that a detailed investigation is necessary to establish the alleged conspiracy and trace the financial transactions.

According to the complaint, the accused followed a pattern of building trust with traders, obtaining goods on credit and subsequently avoiding payment. The complainant has alleged that false representations and fabricated documents were also used in legal proceedings to seek the quashing of complaints.

Allegations of Forged MoU and Court Misrepresentation

One of the key allegations concerns the alleged submission of a fabricated MoU before the Gujarat High Court. Darbar has claimed that the document was used to mislead the court in connection with the dispute.

The complaint seeks an investigation into the document's authenticity and the circumstances in which it was submitted. The allegation of forgery and any claim that the court was misled would require independent verification.

Complainant Claims Other Traders Were Also Cheated

Darbar has further alleged that the accused have faced complaints from other traders over similar transactions and that some are facing serious criminal proceedings, including cases under Gujarat's organised crime legislation.

The complainant has urged the authorities to examine the alleged pattern of transactions and take strict legal action if the allegations are substantiated.

The Bharuch police investigation and the response of the accused will be crucial in establishing the facts of the case.