Ahmedabad Security Firm Files FIR Over Rs 3.6 Lakh Fraud by Employees
A private security services company based in Ahmedabad has lodged a formal complaint with the Vadaj police station, alleging that three of its employees orchestrated a sophisticated fraud scheme to siphon off more than Rs 3.6 lakh from the firm. The complaint details a multi-faceted operation involving forged hotel bills, diversion of salary payments, and misappropriation of valuable company property.
Details of the Alleged Fraud Scheme
According to the First Information Report (FIR) filed by Rajesh Captain, the 44-year-old general manager of the security firm, the fraudulent activities spanned nearly four years, from July 31, 2021, to June 12, 2025. Captain, who has been with the company for approximately one-and-a-half years, reported that the firm provides security guards across multiple states, making the financial oversight critical.
The alleged fraud first came to light on March 17, 2025, when a security guard stationed at GIFT City notified company officials about an unusual payment method. Instead of receiving his pending salary of Rs 17,747 through the standard bank transfer, the guard was paid via Google Pay, which immediately raised red flags and prompted an internal investigation.
Internal Audit Reveals Widespread Misconduct
An ensuing internal audit uncovered that two assistant managers and an executive had allegedly diverted a total of Rs 2.95 lakh intended for guards' salaries into accounts belonging to their relatives. This systematic diversion of funds was just one component of the broader fraudulent scheme.
The complaint further alleges that the employees submitted and cleared forged bills purportedly issued by a hotel based in Jamnagar. When company officials visited the hotel to verify these transactions, the owner categorically denied issuing such bills. The hotel owner stated that the bank account number and Permanent Account Number (PAN) mentioned on the documents did not belong to the hotel. Police verification later confirmed that the bank account number on the bills was registered in the name of another individual, further substantiating the forgery claims.
Total Financial Impact and Criminal Charges
The FIR specifies that the accused allegedly siphoned off a total of Rs 3.6 lakh, which includes Rs 3.55 lakh through fake hotel bills and company laptops valued at Rs 1.4 lakh. The misappropriation of company property adds a significant dimension to the financial losses incurred by the security firm.
In response to the complaint, police have registered offences under sections related to criminal breach of trust and cheating. Authorities have initiated a thorough investigation to uncover the full extent of the fraud and hold the responsible parties accountable. The case highlights vulnerabilities in internal financial controls within private security firms and underscores the importance of robust auditing mechanisms to prevent such incidents.
This incident serves as a cautionary tale for businesses operating in Ahmedabad and beyond, emphasizing the need for vigilant oversight of financial transactions and employee conduct to safeguard against similar fraudulent activities in the future.
