CID unveils new details in ₹6K crore BZ scam, arrests seven
Updated: Nov 29th, 2024
In the investigation of the BZ financial services run by Bhupendra Sinh Zala, the Crime Branch discovered that Zala had built a network of 3,000 agents.
Over a period of six years, Zala opened companies under the short name ‘BZ’ and lured people to invest by promising hefty returns in North and Central Gujarat.
So far, the CID has arrested seven individuals linked to the scam: Vishalsinh Zala, Dilipsinh Solanki, Aashiq Bharthari, Rahul Rathod, Mayur Darji, and Ranvisinh Chauhan.
These agents had close ties with BhupendraSinh Zala, and they were involved in convincing people to invest in the BZ group. Evidence supporting these claims was recovered by the police.
In the preliminary investigation, the CID found that to keep the agents happy and motivated, Bhupendra Sinh Zala would gift them luxurious cars like Audi and Fortuner, as well as smaller sedans.
He also sponsored trips to Goa and even foreign countries for the agents working for him. Zala had successfully built a network of more than 3,000 agents in North and Central Gujarat.
Some agents were also given commissions in exchange for bringing in investors.
The CID team has also discovered 15 different cars belonging to these agents, which will be seized soon. Additionally, three luxurious cars belonging to Bhupendra Sinh Zala have already been seized, along with essential evidence found at his residence.
The CID is now forming a special team consisting of chartered accountants and forensic experts to further investigate the matter.
The police have also advised people who had invested in the BZ companies to file complaints against the company.
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