New Delhi. A Delhi-based company has been accused of attracting investors and raising funds by allegedly citing a major infrastructure project linked to the US government and Department of Defence. The company reportedly presented itself as a ‘Principal Developer’ recognised by the US federal government and the US Department of Defence. It is alleged that the company used a luxury hotel office, a private helicopter, official-looking documents, national symbols and the presence of an alleged ‘diplomat’ to gain the confidence of potential investors.
The case involves VPVV Techno Construction Pvt. Ltd. According to complaints, the company told investors that it was going to implement a major infrastructure and development programme described as the ‘Indo-US Pacific Peace Treaty’. The project was allegedly presented as an international initiative, with investors being shown prospects of large-scale business opportunities associated with it.
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One of the investors who came in contact with the company was Sanjiv Rao. He invested ₹1.08 lakh in the company in September last year. According to his complaint, Rao learned about the company through an acquaintance who had already invested in it. He subsequently invested after being influenced by the claims made by the company and the manner in which it presented its business operations. The company’s activities later came under the scanner following developments in the case.
The company is also accused of using documents that appeared official in order to establish credibility. These documents allegedly contained language associated with government institutions and used national symbols. Investigators are examining whether these materials were used to create an impression among investors that the company had the backing or recognition of US government institutions.
According to details emerging from the investigation, the company also arranged its office and meetings in a manner that allegedly impressed potential investors. Its office was reportedly located in a luxury hotel. A private helicopter and an alleged diplomat were also reportedly presented as part of the company’s international reach and influence. Police are examining how these arrangements were used to attract investors and strengthen the company’s image.
Police arrested the company’s three promoters — Venkita Venkat, Hitesh Kumar and Rahul Rajeev Nair — on August 28. The three were investigated on allegations of misleading investors and raising funds by providing false or misleading information about the company and its activities. However, all three were subsequently granted bail by the court. The allegations are yet to be established through the investigation and judicial process.
A key focus of the investigation is the company’s claim of having recognition or links with the US federal government and the Department of Defence. Police are trying to establish whether the company had actually received any such recognition, approval or authority from a US government institution. Investigators are also examining the existence of the project described as the ‘Indo-US Pacific Peace Treaty’ and the company’s alleged role in it.
Police are examining the company’s documents, promotional material and representations made to investors. Bank accounts and financial transactions are also being scrutinised to determine how the money raised from investors was used. Investigators are further trying to establish how many people invested in the company and how much money was allegedly collected in the name of the purported project.
The alleged use of a luxury hotel office, helicopter and diplomat has emerged as an important aspect of the case. According to the allegations, these elements were used to portray the company not as an ordinary private business but as an entity connected to a major international government-backed project. Investigators are examining whether this presentation was deliberately designed to increase the confidence of potential investors.
The investigation will now focus on verifying the company’s claimed government recognition, the authenticity and origin of the documents it used, representations made to investors and the flow of funds. Police are also trying to establish the actual status of the international project cited by the company, its alleged links with US institutions and the role of different individuals in raising investments. Further action will depend on the evidence emerging during the investigation and subsequent judicial proceedings.
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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