Noida Police Files FIR Against Former Samajwadi Party Leader and Nine Others in Multi-Crore Grocery Scam Case
In a significant development in Noida, an FIR has been officially registered against ten individuals, including a former metropolitan president of the Samajwadi Party, for their alleged involvement in a complex financial fraud and physical assault case. The accusations center around the embezzlement of more than Rs 1 crore under the guise of establishing a grocery company, followed by threats and a violent attack on the complainant.
Details of the Accused and the Alleged Fraud
The named accused in this high-profile case are Anshul Yadav, Subey Yadav, and Adesh Yadav, all residents of Sector 113 in Noida, along with seven other individuals. According to the FIR filed at the Phase 3 police station on court orders, the complainant, Yatendra Bansal alias Ricky from Vasundhara, detailed a troubling sequence of events.
Yatendra, in partnership with Himanshu, founded the company Grocery Bazaar, with the accused also being partners in this venture. As per the initial agreement, a grocery store was opened in the Phase 3 area, and Yatendra, Himanshu, and Adesh were appointed as directors. Yatendra invested over Rs 1 crore into the business, expecting a legitimate return on his investment.
Escalation to Threats and Physical Violence
However, the situation took a dark turn when the other directors and partners allegedly seized control of the store. When Yatendra and Himanshu demanded the return of their funds, they were met with threats and intimidation. The accused, in a bold move, collectively changed the company's name to New Noida Grocery Bazaar, further complicating the matter.
The case escalated dramatically on July 6, 2025, when the accused purportedly attempted to kill Yatendra by hitting him with a vehicle. This violent incident left the complainant in a state of shock, prompting him to seek legal recourse after his initial complaints to the police reportedly went unaddressed.
Legal Charges and Court Intervention
The FIR has been registered under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), reflecting the severity of the allegations. The charges include:
- Section 316(2) for criminal breach of trust
- Section 115(2) for voluntarily causing hurt
- Section 352 for intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace
- Section 351(2)(1) for criminal intimidation
- Section 281 for rash driving or riding in a public way
- Section 125(b) for endangering life or personal safety due to rashness or negligence
Yatendra's application to the court highlighted his frustration with the police's inaction, leading him to approach the judiciary directly. This case underscores the challenges faced by victims in navigating the legal system and the critical role of court interventions in ensuring justice.
The involvement of a former Samajwadi Party functionary adds a political dimension to the case, potentially drawing wider attention to issues of corruption and accountability in business dealings. As the investigation unfolds, authorities will need to scrutinize the financial transactions and the alleged assault to bring the perpetrators to justice.
