Sirsa. A firm operator in Haryana’s Sirsa city has allegedly fled after taking crores of rupees from commission agents. The firm’s shop at the Cotton Grain Market has remained locked for several days, and the operator is reportedly unreachable. Farmers and commission agents have filed complaints with the police, while a petition has also reportedly been filed in court.
According to the complainants, the firm operator collected money from commission agents in advance by promising to pay high interest. Initially, he allegedly urged people to provide money quickly and assured them that their payments would be returned. Later, when pressure mounted over repayment, he reportedly assured them that everyone’s money would be paid soon and that he would sell property to clear the debts.
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However, the firm’s shop has remained locked for the past several days. The mobile numbers used to contact the operator are also reportedly unavailable. This has raised concerns among commission agents and others who had given money to the firm. The complainants allege that the firm operator continued assuring them of repayment but has now allegedly shut down the business and fled.
The matter is linked to a firm operating from Shop No. 22 in the Cotton Grain Market. The complainants said not all affected commission agents have come forward yet, making it difficult to determine the exact amount involved. Preliminary information suggests that around ₹4 crore to ₹5 crore may have been taken from several people.
Allegations of Taking Money from Farmers
The complainants have also alleged that the firm operator targeted farmers. Transactions were allegedly carried out with farmers in connection with the sale of their crops, after which problems arose regarding payments. The complaint submitted to the police has sought an investigation into this aspect as well.
Commission agents said they were initially lured with the promise of high interest. Trusting these assurances, several people allegedly handed over money to the firm operator. After some time, delays in repayment began, prompting people to demand their money back. During this period, they were allegedly assured that payments would be made soon and that debts would be cleared after selling property.
With the shop now locked and the operator reportedly untraceable, the affected people have sought police action. According to the complainants, a complaint was filed about a month ago, and the commission agents are preparing to approach the police again to seek an update on the matter.
Police are examining the complaints and available documents to determine from whom the firm collected money, the total amount involved and the circumstances behind the alleged failure to make payments. The firm’s bank transactions, financial records and property-related documents are also expected to be examined. Further action will be taken based on the investigation and evidence gathered in the case.
About the author — Suvedita Nath is a science student with a growing interest in cybercrime and digital safety. She writes on online activity, cyber threats, and technology-driven risks. Her work focuses on clarity, accuracy, and public awareness.
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