Police allegedly freeze ₹2 cr of Ahmedabad businessman over fake complaint
Updated: Sep 19th, 2024
Police officials in Ahmedabad, instead of protecting the people, have been alleged of collusion with outsiders to freeze a bank account containing ₹2 crore based on a fabricated e-cheating complaint.
This incident has raised serious questions about the integrity of the police force and the misuse of their powers.
According to sources, three to four police personnel from three police stations in Ahmedabad, along with their accomplices, have been under internal investigation.
A businessman’s account, containing ₹2 crore, was frozen based on a complaint of e-cheating worth ₹2,999.
The complainant alleged that he had clicked on a link for investment and paid ₹2,999 into the businessman’s account. Acting on this complaint, the police froze the businessman’s bank account without conducting any preliminary investigation.
The businessman was then informed that unfreezing the account would cost 10% of the frozen amount, i.e., ₹20 lakh.
Upon realising that something was amiss, the businessman contacted senior police officials. It was discovered that a fake e-cheating complaint had been filed, falsely implicating the businessman. A police officer, in collusion with an accomplice, had deposited ₹2,999 and filed a complaint alleging e-cheating, providing the businessman’s bank account details.
The frozen amount was eventually unfrozen after a preliminary investigation.
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