Panchkula Police Arrest Brothers for Rs 35 Lakh CCTV Tender Fraud Impersonating DSP
The Anti-Immigration Fraud Unit of Panchkula Police has made a significant breakthrough by arresting two real brothers for allegedly orchestrating a sophisticated fraud scheme. The accused, identified as Vipul Goyal and Tarun Goyal, are charged with duping a man of Rs 35 lakh by impersonating a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) and making false promises to secure a government CCTV tender.
Investigation Uncovers Fake Police Uniform and Partial Recovery
Following a thorough investigation, police took both brothers into custody and recovered part of the defrauded amount. Most notably, authorities also seized a fake Haryana Police DSP uniform, which was allegedly used to lend credibility to their impersonation scheme. This discovery highlights the elaborate nature of the deception.
How the Fraud Unfolded Over Years
According to Assistant Commissioner of Police Vikram Nehra, the case came to light after a complaint was filed by Yogesh, a resident of Panipat. The fraudulent activities began in 2014 when Tarun Goyal introduced his brother Vipul to the victim, falsely claiming that Vipul was a DSP in the Haryana Police.
To build trust and appear legitimate, Vipul allegedly met the victim on multiple occasions while dressed in a police uniform. This calculated move successfully convinced Yogesh of their authenticity and authority.
The False Promise of a Government Tender
The brothers later lured the victim with the promise of helping him secure a lucrative government tender for installing CCTV cameras. Trusting their claims, Yogesh allegedly handed over Rs 15 lakh in cash in February 2017 in Sector 6, Panchkula.
Over the subsequent years, the duo is said to have extracted a total of Rs 35 lakh through a combination of cash payments and bank transfers. The promised tender, however, never materialized between 2017 and 2022, prompting the victim to seek a refund.
Delayed Repayment and Severed Contact
When pressed for repayment, the accused allegedly employed delaying tactics. Under mounting pressure in June 2023, they returned only Rs 1.96 lakh before completely severing all communication with the victim. Subsequent verification by authorities confirmed that Vipul Goyal had never been associated with the police force, exposing the entire impersonation.
Legal Proceedings and Ongoing Investigation
Deputy Commissioner of Police Panchkula Srishti Gupta stated that a formal case was registered on September 11, 2025, at the Sector-7 police station. The charges include multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code, such as cheating, criminal breach of trust, impersonation, and fraud.
The investigation culminated in the arrest of both accused on March 28, 2026. They were produced in court the following day, where a three-day police remand was granted. After the completion of this remand on April 1, the accused were sent to judicial custody.
Police are now actively probing the possible involvement of other accomplices in this elaborate fraud scheme, indicating that the investigation may expand as more details emerge.
