Odisha Duo Arrested for ₹20 Lakh Scam in Delhi: Rice Trader Duped by Fake Company Reps
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In a shocking case of deception, Delhi Police has apprehended two individuals from Odisha's Bhubaneswar for allegedly cheating a local rice trader out of ₹20 lakh. The accused, Basudev Swain and Deepak Kumar, posed as officials from Smartvalue Ltd., claiming to purchase rice for testing and future procurement. However, their true intentions were far from genuine. The complainant, who runs a rice and food supply business in northwest Delhi, trusted the duo's credentials and supplied rice worth ₹20 lakh against proper bills. But once the accused received the goods, they switched off their phones and disappeared. A thorough investigation revealed that the documents and seals used by the accused were forged, and they had no connection with Smartvalue Ltd. The police have charged them with cheating, forgery, and criminal conspiracy. During interrogation, the accused admitted to their involvement, stating that they had been committing such offences to earn easy money. They had been using fake official papers and seals of reputed companies to dupe their victims. The police are currently conducting further investigation to identify other victims and associates involved in this scam. The case highlights the need for vigilance and caution when dealing with unknown individuals or companies, especially in business transactions.
