Police in Ambikapur have registered an FIR against three people over the alleged diversion of goods worth more than ₹50 lakh.
How Did the Alleged Fraud Take Place?
The case concerns Agrawal Trading Company, operating on Kharsia Road in Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh. According to the complaint, employees allegedly used forged billing records and delivery receipts to remove goods from the business without authorisation.
Investigators are examining allegations that the merchandise was transported to a separate warehouse in Gangapur, where it was subsequently supplied to shops.
The complaint alleges that the arrangement continued for approximately four months, during which goods valued at more than ₹50 lakh were diverted from the company. Police registered the case following a complaint by the company’s operator, Kanha Agrawal, and have begun investigating the alleged financial irregularities.
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Who Has Been Named in the Complaint?
Kanha Agrawal, a resident of Deviganj Road, operates Agrawal Trading Company on Kharsia Road. Anjum Nisha Batoor had reportedly worked as a billing operator at the establishment for six years. Approximately six months before the complaint, another employee, Ravindra Yadav, also known as Vicky, was dismissed from the company.
According to the allegations, Anjum Nisha and Ravindra Yadav subsequently became involved in preparing false billing records and delivery receipts to facilitate the removal of goods. The FIR also names Rupesh Yadav. Police have not disclosed further details of his alleged role in the material provided.
How Was the Suspected Diversion Discovered?
On October 21, company employee Sachin Toppo informed Kanha Agrawal about suspected irregularities involving goods allegedly removed through forged delivery receipts. The operator subsequently examined the company’s receipts and financial accounts.
According to the complaint, the examination indicated that goods worth more than ₹50 lakh had allegedly been misappropriated over four months. The merchandise was reportedly moved through pickup vehicles and other goods carriers to a warehouse in Gangapur before being distributed to shops. Following these findings, Agrawal approached the Kotwali police station and lodged a complaint seeking action against those allegedly involved.
What Action Have Police Taken?
Police have registered an FIR against Anjum Nisha, Ravindra Yadav and Rupesh Yadav under Sections 316(4) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The investigation is examining the alleged preparation of forged records, unauthorised movement of goods and subsequent distribution through the Gangapur warehouse.
The reported value of the diverted merchandise exceeds ₹50 lakh, although the allegations remain under investigation. The case concerns suspected misuse of internal billing and delivery documentation by individuals associated with the trading business. Police have not reported any arrests in the information available.
The investigation will determine the extent of the alleged diversion and the responsibility of those named in the complaint.
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