Pune Cement Dealer Loses ₹53.69 Lakh To Agent

A cement dealer in Pune was allegedly duped of ₹53.69 lakh by an agent who was entrusted with collecting orders and payments. The incident occurred between March 2023 and December 2024 at the office of Amit Enterprises Agency in Viman Nagar.

The accused, Sanket Laxman Gore, a 35-year-old resident of Siddharthnagar on NIBM Road, Kondhwa, was introduced to the cement dealer, Amitsingh Charanjitsingh Chhabda, by Priyank Gupta, a marketing officer with ACC Cement. Gore told Chhabda that he could bring cement orders and sought a commission of ₹5 per cement bag.

Based on this arrangement, Gore was entrusted with collecting cement orders and payments from customers and depositing the money with the dealer. He was paid ₹5 per bag as commission. Between March 2023 and December 31, 2024, cement worth approximately ₹1.20 crore was allegedly supplied through Gore. Of this, Gore deposited ₹66.30 lakh, leaving ₹53.69 lakh outstanding.

When Chhabda repeatedly sought payment of the remaining amount, he contacted customers who had received cement but whose payments had not been credited to him. The customers allegedly told him they had already paid Gore. Chhabda then asked the customers about the price at which they had purchased the cement. He allegedly discovered that Gore had sold the cement for ₹270 per bag, even though the prevailing market price was around ₹330 per bag.

Gore allegedly later told Chhabda that ₹20 lakh was due from one person towards cement payments and claimed that he had obtained a power of attorney for a flat in Dhayari against the amount. He also allegedly sent photocopies of the documents to Chhabda. On March 31, 2025, Gore allegedly issued a cheque for ₹46 lakh. However, when Chhabda subsequently demanded the outstanding amount, Gore allegedly abused him and claimed that he was with his brother and others, telling him that Chhabda could not recover any money from him.

Gore allegedly further threatened Chhabda, claiming that he had brought a country-made firearm from Bihar and warning him that he would “finish” him if he continued to press for payment. Fearing for his safety, Chhabda did not immediately approach the police. He later filed a complaint at Viman Nagar Police Station, following which police registered a case against Gore.

The incident highlights the risks of doing business with unverified agents and the importance of verifying transactions and payments. It also underscores the need for businesses to have robust systems in place to prevent such frauds. The police are investigating the matter and are likely to take further action against Gore.

In recent years, there have been several cases of fraud and cheating in Pune, with many businesses and individuals falling prey to unscrupulous agents and scamsters. The incident serves as a reminder for businesses to be vigilant and to take necessary precautions to prevent such frauds.

The case is currently under investigation, and the police are working to recover the outstanding amount and bring the accused to justice. The incident has caused significant financial loss to the cement dealer and has highlighted the need for greater awareness and vigilance in business transactions.

In conclusion, the incident is a reminder of the importance of verifying transactions and payments and the need for businesses to have robust systems in place to prevent frauds. The police are working to bring the accused to justice, and the case serves as a warning to others to be vigilant in their business dealings.