A case of organised financial fraud has been registered in Gorakhpur, where a victim was allegedly cheated of nearly ₹27 lakh on the promise of government supply contracts and employment after the accused reportedly impersonated an official of the Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority.
According to police officials, the case has been registered at Shahpur police station following directions from senior authorities. The complaint states that the victim was gradually trapped through assurances of government supply work and a job for his son before being made to transfer money in cash and through bank transactions.
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Government Identity Allegedly Used to Build Trust
The complainant alleged that he first came into contact with Sarvesh Kumar Dixit during visits connected to administrative work. The accused allegedly introduced himself as a UPSIDC officer and claimed he could help secure government supply orders for blankets and welding machines.
The victim was also reportedly assured that employment could be arranged for his son. Police said the accused allegedly used this representation to build confidence and extract money in stages.
Initially, around ₹6 lakh was allegedly taken in cash. Later, Sarvesh Kumar Dixit and his associates, identified as Virendra and Ranjan Kumar Gupta, continued demanding more money under different pretexts.
Forged Documents and RTGS Transfers Under Scanner
To make the claims appear genuine, the accused allegedly shared forged e-way bills and fabricated supply-related documents through mobile messaging platforms. These documents reportedly convinced the victim that official work was in progress.
Believing the assurances, the victim allegedly sold a piece of land and transferred the proceeds to the accused. Around ₹21 lakh was transferred through RTGS into multiple bank accounts, while cash payments brought the total alleged fraud amount to nearly ₹27 lakh.
The complaint states that after receiving the money, the accused stopped responding to calls and messages. In some instances, they allegedly cited illness and medical treatment, while also switching off mobile phones to avoid contact.
Police Probe Bank Trails and Digital Evidence
The victim further alleged that he was threatened when he tried to pursue the matter. He claimed threats included hacking of his mobile device and threats to his life, after which he approached senior police officials.
A Circle Officer in Gorakhpur said preliminary findings suggest the involvement of a coordinated fraud network. Investigators are now examining bank accounts, transaction histories and digital communication records to trace the money trail and identify all individuals linked to the racket.
Authorities are also checking whether more victims may be connected to the same network. Police said further legal action will be taken based on evidence collected during the investigation, while efforts are underway to track the accused and freeze suspicious accounts.
