Hyderabad Infrastructure Firm Loses Over 1 Crore in Elaborate Construction Material Scam
In a significant financial fraud case, the Central Crime Station (CCS) sleuths in Hyderabad have registered a cheating case after a prominent city infrastructure firm was allegedly duped of more than 1 crore rupees by a gang posing as bulk suppliers of construction materials. The incident highlights vulnerabilities in procurement processes within the construction industry.
Details of the Alleged Fraud Scheme
According to the complainant, G Kondapa Naidu, aged 44 and in charge of Suvarnamayee Infra Pvt Ltd, the company is engaged in the construction of buildings and road works. The firm typically procures construction materials from various agents based on availability and competitive pricing to manage costs effectively.
The complainant stated that in 2024, an agent named Ashok introduced the firm's representatives to another supplier, Sunil. Sunil, in turn, brought in Saravan Sujanoram Bishnoi and others, promising to supply materials at cheaper rates from different companies. Over the course of more than a year, Sunil consistently supplied consignments, thereby gaining the firm's trust and confidence.
How the Scam Unfolded
In November 2025, Sunil persuaded Suvarnamayee Infra to place a large order with a Bengaluru-based entity called SR Enterprises. To facilitate the transaction, Sunil forwarded e-invoices and e-way bills via WhatsApp and provided the bank account details of the company. Trusting these documents, representatives from Suvarnamayee Infra transferred over 1 crore rupees to the account in five separate transactions between November 28 and December 5, as confirmed by police reports.
However, no construction material was ever delivered. Attempts to contact Sunil and Bishnoi went unanswered, raising immediate red flags. In a desperate bid to recover the funds, representatives of Suvarnamayee Infra traced Bishnoi's address to Jalore district in Rajasthan and confronted him by phone in the presence of his parents. Bishnoi reportedly threatened the team and refused to repay the money, escalating the situation further.
Legal Action and Charges Filed
Based on the detailed complaint, CCS police have taken swift action by booking Sunil, Bishnoi, and their unidentified associates under specific sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The charges include:
- Section 318(4) for cheating
- Section 336(3) for forgery with the purpose of cheating
- Read with Section 61(2) for criminal conspiracy
The case was officially registered on Tuesday, marking a critical step in the investigation into this sophisticated fraud operation. Authorities are now working to track down the suspects and recover the stolen funds, emphasizing the importance of due diligence in business transactions to prevent such scams in the future.
