Nagpur: A cheating case has been registered against five individuals for allegedly defrauding a local businessman of Rs 2.62 crore by promising to supply sugar but failing to deliver the consignment or refund the money.
Complaint Details
The complainant, Vijay Zamtani, 57, a confectionery trader who runs a supply firm at Agrasen Chowk in Kamptee, lodged the complaint at the Old Kamptee police station. According to police, the accused initially supplied sugar to gain Zamtani's trust before taking advance payments amounting to Rs 2.62 crore between October 21, 2025, and January 10, 2026.
Accused Named
The accused have been identified as Raju More (36), Rafiq Baba Sheikh (39), Gajala Rafiq Sheikh (43), Manoj Baba Sheikh (51), and Omkar Powar (37). After receiving the payments, they stopped responding when the complainant demanded either the sugar or his money back.
Legal Action
A case has been registered under BNS Sections 318(4) and 3(5). Police are investigating the matter further.
