Surat Police have registered a case against two authorised stamp vendors over the alleged misappropriation of ₹76.44 lakh paid for e-stamps required for land-registration documents.
The transaction involved the family of Surat diamond businessman and BJP Rajya Sabha MP Govind Dholakia, with the complaint filed on behalf of his son, Shreyans Dholakia.
The Surat DCB Crime Branch registered the case against Ramkrishna Kiritkumar Mevavala and his wife, Saloni Mevavala, residents of Rander. The money was allegedly diverted instead of being used to provide the promised e-stamps.
₹76.44 Lakh Transferred for E-Stamps
According to the complaint, Shreyans Dholakia required e-stamps worth ₹76,44,900 for documentation related to land purchased in Palsana. The family had reportedly been dealing with the couple since 2020 through lawyer Maharshi Laywala, which had led to a relationship of trust.
Police said the amount was transferred through RTGS in December 2025 to an account provided by the accused. However, the couple allegedly failed to provide the e-stamps despite repeated demands. When Dholakia sought either the stamps or a refund, the vendors allegedly continued delaying the matter by giving assurances and excuses.
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Money Allegedly Diverted, Refund Cheque Bounces
The investigation indicated that the accused allegedly used the money to issue stamps to other customers and spent part of the amount on personal expenses. After repeated demands for repayment, the couple allegedly issued a cheque for the entire ₹76.44 lakh. The cheque subsequently bounced because of insufficient funds, following which the dispute escalated into a criminal complaint.
A Crime Branch official said the matter was placed before the Surat Police Commissioner, after which permission was granted to register the case.
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The DCB booked the accused under relevant provisions relating to cheating and criminal breach of trust. Investigators have intensified efforts to trace the money and secure the accused.
Police are also examining transactions and documents connected with the alleged misuse of the funds. The investigation is focused on determining how the ₹76.44 lakh was used after it was transferred for the e-stamp transaction.
The case centres on allegations that money entrusted for land-registration documentation was diverted for purposes other than those for which it had been paid, while the promised e-stamps were not supplied.
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