In a significant case of internal fraud, the police in Nagpur have initiated legal action against a group of employees from a logistics company for the alleged misappropriation of parcels valued at a staggering ₹22.34 lakh. The company was responsible for handling deliveries for major e-commerce portals.
Audit Uncovers Major Irregularities
The elaborate scam came to light following a detailed internal audit conducted by the company. The audit period, spanning from August 1 to November 22, revealed serious discrepancies in parcel delivery records. It was discovered that a group of employees had systematically conspired to steal high-value consignments instead of delivering them to the intended customers.
Complaint and Key Accused Named
The official complaint in this matter was filed by Prakash Shah, a Pune-based employee of the affected logistics firm. According to the First Information Report (FIR) registered at the Rana Pratap Nagar police station, the prime accused have been identified as Kunal Gonde from Ballarpur, and Shreyas Meshram and Sahil Meshram, both residents of Bhandara. They are alleged to have worked in concert with eight other individuals to execute the theft.
The company's office is reportedly located in the Gopal Nagar area of Nagpur. The police investigation suggests that the accused employees exploited their positions within the supply chain to divert parcels for personal gain, causing a substantial financial loss to the logistics service provider and undermining trust in e-commerce deliveries.
Police Investigation Underway
The Rana Pratap Nagar police have registered a formal case and are actively investigating the conspiracy. The charges revolve around criminal breach of trust, cheating, and theft. Authorities are working to recover the misappropriated goods and ascertain the full extent of the network involved in this e-commerce delivery scam.
This incident highlights critical vulnerabilities in the logistics and last-mile delivery segments that serve India's booming online retail sector. It underscores the need for robust internal audits and stricter supervisory controls within companies managing high-volume parcel movements.
