Navi Mumbai Businessman Duped Of ₹10.16 Lakh

A Sanpada-based businessman, Vijesh Rameshchandra Shah, was allegedly cheated of ₹10.16 lakh by three men who lured him with a large order for housekeeping products and subsequently disappeared without making payment. The incident occurred in April 2026, and the Sanpada police have registered a case against Mahesh Patel, Ramesh Patel, and Kaushik under Sections 318(4) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

According to the complaint, Shah's sales representative had come in contact with Kaushik, who was associated with Dhruvi Enterprises in Kalher, Bhiwandi. Kaushik allegedly told the representative that his employer, Mahesh Patel, could place a large order for housekeeping products. Patel subsequently contacted Shah and allegedly posed as the proprietor of Dhruvi Enterprises.

The accused initially placed a small order worth ₹45,748 to test the quality of the products. The goods were delivered to a warehouse in Bhiwandi, and the payment was made, allegedly gaining Shah's confidence. Patel then allegedly claimed that he and Ramesh Patel were associated with T.T. Enterprises and placed a larger order worth ₹10,16,660.

Shah supplied the goods in four consignments during April 2026 to a warehouse in Kalher, Bhiwandi. Kaushik allegedly inspected the consignments and signed the delivery notes on each occasion. The accused allegedly issued three post-dated cheques drawn on the Bassin Catholic Co-operative Bank towards payment for the goods. However, when Shah deposited the cheques in May, they were dishonoured.

Suspecting foul play, Shah's sales representative visited the warehouse and found both the Dhruvi Enterprises and T.T. Enterprises premises completely empty. The accused had allegedly fled, and their mobile phones were switched off. Shah subsequently checked the GST details mentioned on the invoices and found that Dhruvi Enterprises was registered in the name of Harilal Dharamshi Chaudhary, while T.T. Enterprises was registered in the name of Eknath Aappa Kamble.

The police are verifying the firms, GST details, bank accounts, and the identities of the persons involved to trace the accused and ascertain the full extent of the fraud. The incident highlights the need for businesses to be cautious when dealing with new clients and to verify the authenticity of their identities and credentials.

The case is currently under investigation, and the police are working to track down the accused and bring them to justice. The incident serves as a reminder for businesses to be vigilant and to take necessary precautions to avoid falling prey to such scams.

In recent times, there have been several cases of fraud and cheating reported in Navi Mumbai, and the police are taking steps to increase awareness and prevent such incidents. The authorities are also working to improve the security measures in place to protect businesses and individuals from such scams.

The incident has caused significant financial loss to Shah, and it is hoped that the police will be able to recover the amount and bring the accused to justice. The case is a reminder of the importance of being cautious and vigilant in business dealings and the need for effective security measures to prevent such incidents.

The police are urging anyone with information about the accused or the incident to come forward and assist in the investigation. The authorities are committed to bringing the perpetrators to justice and ensuring that such incidents do not occur in the future.

In conclusion, the incident highlights the need for businesses to be cautious and vigilant when dealing with new clients and to verify the authenticity of their identities and credentials. The police are working to track down the accused and bring them to justice, and it is hoped that the amount will be recovered and the accused will be punished accordingly.