In a shocking case of corporate fraud, the Central Crime Station (CCS) in Hyderabad has filed a formal case against the top brass of a software company for allegedly cheating employees out of nearly ₹96 lakh. The accused are charged with collecting onboarding fees and then withholding salaries for months.
Modus Operandi: Onboarding Fees and Vanishing Salaries
The complaint, filed by a 21-year-old from Begumpet, outlines a systematic deception. The accused, identified as CEO Sindala Amose Olive, Managing Director Rampogu Simon Wilard, manager Chandra Mohan, HR executives Shekar and Rajendra, and partner Shanti Singh, are alleged to have demanded onboarding payments from new recruits. After this initial payment, the company reportedly stopped paying salaries for six consecutive months.
"The management stopped answering calls, shut their office operations at Begumpet and threatened employees when pressed for dues," the complainant stated to the police. Investigators believe approximately three dozen employees were duped using this method during the 2024-2025 period.
Compounding the Agony: EPF Access Blocked
The victim's complaint reveals further distressing details. Beyond the unpaid salaries, the CEO is accused of terminating the employees' provident fund accounts. This malicious move prevented the affected staff from accessing the EPFO portal, locking away their legitimate savings.
The lack of official salary slips and experience certificates has severely complicated the victims' future job prospects, adding to their financial distress and mental agony.
Legal Action and Ongoing Investigation
Acting on the complaint, the CCS police registered a formal case on December 31 under stringent sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The charges include:
- Section 316 (2): Punishment for criminal breach of trust.
- Section 318 (4): Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property.
A CCS official confirmed that the investigation is actively progressing. "We are analysing the bank transactions between the victims and the accused. After collecting evidence, we will serve notices on the accused and based on their statements, appropriate legal action will be initiated," the official stated. The police are meticulously building their case to ensure justice for the defrauded employees.
