Ahmedabad woman accuses paramour from Patan of ₹24 lakh financial FD fraud

In a case of financial deception, a woman from Anandnagar, Ahmedabad, has filed a police complaint alleging that she was cheated of over ₹24.82 lakh by a man who gained her trust under the pretext of a romantic relationship. The case has been registered at Anandnagar police station under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

According to the FIR filed by Bhagwatiben Thakkar, a resident of Anandnagar, the accused, Biren Ajaykumar Acharya, resident of Parth Bungalows in Patan, allegedly manipulated her over time, eventually misusing her personal and banking information to siphon off her funds.

The complainant, who lives with her daughter, stated that she had been in a relationship with the accused for over a year and a half. She alleged that after gaining her confidence, Acharya broke several Fixed Deposits (FDs) held in her name and transferred the proceeds into his own or associated accounts via RTGS and other online methods without her knowledge.

Complaints mentioned in the FIR

• FDs worth ₹10 lakh were prematurely encashed without consent 
• A personal loan of ₹13 lakh was availed in her name from ICICI Bank on October 21, 2024 
• An amount of ₹1.82 lakh was transferred from her SBI account to an acquaintance of the accused 
• Her Apple iPhone (model 14) was allegedly broken during a confrontation

The total value of the fraud, including the FDs and loan amount, has been estimated at ₹24.82 lakh. In addition to financial fraud, the complainant has also accused the man of abusive behaviour and destroying personal property.

Anandnagar police have registered the case under relevant sections and assigned a team to investigate the matter. Further inquiry is underway, and authorities are working to trace the accused and any other individuals who may be involved in the fraudulent transactions.