Madhya Pradesh: Man Cheated Of ₹15 Lakh In Jabalpur On Promise Of Army Contract

Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh): A man registered a fraud case nine months after the accused took 15 lakh from him on pretext of facilitating a licence for supplying goods to the Army.

Abhay Asati filed a complaint with Panagar police against Rajan Singh, claimed to be resident of Mumbai. According to police, about 4-5 years ago, Abhay met the accused who introduced himself as a retired Customs commissioner.

After their introduction, they started speaking and the accused visited Jabalpur frequently.

During this time, the accused informed the complainant about his connections with senior officers in the Army and could get him a licence to supply goods to the Army.

Initially, the accused took Rs 3.50 lakh from Abhay in name of registration fees.

After a few days, the accused asked for more money and the complainant deposited a total of Rs 15 lakh in parts in two accounts -  the accused and one Ruchi introduced by the accused as his daughter.

Since July 2024, the mobile numbers of accused and his family is switched off and he is unable to contact them.

Based on a written complaint, an offence under Sections 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 66 of the IT Act has been registered and taken under investigati