Chandigarh: The Chandigarh Police has registered a case against a Panchkula resident for allegedly defrauding a city-based businessman of ₹88.66 lakh under the pretext of purchasing pharmaceutical raw material, with subsequent cheques issued for payment being dishonoured.
Complaint Details
The complainant, Mohan Antony Vaid of DPS Antibiotics Branch, Makhan Majra, alleged that Adil Latif Khan, proprietor of Incredible Medicare located in Sector 27, Panchkula, cheated him in connection with multiple purchases of raw material. According to the complaint, the accused procured material on different occasions in 2023, amounting to ₹30,04,280 and ₹58,62,240 respectively.
Payment and Dishonoured Cheques
For payment of these amounts, the accused allegedly issued two cheques in April 2024 drawn on the State Bank of India (SBI), Panchkula branch. However, when the cheques were presented for clearance, both were dishonoured as the accused had not authorised their clearance. The complainant alleged that the cheques were issued with fraudulent intent and that the accused had no intention of honouring the payment.
Additional Claims
Vaid further claimed that the accused had also taken additional raw material, the details of which are currently being compiled. The total amount involved in the alleged fraud is ₹88.66 lakh across multiple transactions.
Police Action
Following a complaint lodged at the SSP public window and subsequent verification of facts, the Mauli Jagran police registered a case and initiated an investigation. The case has been filed under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code pertaining to cheating and dishonour of cheques.
How the Fraud Unfolded
- Business Deal: The accused purchased pharmaceutical raw material in 2023 on multiple occasions.
- Amount Involved: ₹88.66 lakh across multiple transactions.
- Payment Mode: Two cheques were issued in April 2024 drawn on SBI, Panchkula.
- What Went Wrong: Both cheques were dishonoured upon presentation.
- Allegation: Cheques were issued without any intent to pay.
- Additional Claim: More raw material was taken; details are being compiled.
- Action Taken: Complaint was filed, and the police registered a case after verification.
The investigation is ongoing, and further details are awaited as the police gather evidence and compile the complete list of transactions.
