Delhi Police have arrested a 41-year-old man accused of cheating a garment manufacturer of ₹2 lakh through a fake supply deal.
How Was the Garment Manufacturer Cheated?
The accused, identified as Pawan Kumar Dugar, a resident of Badarpur in Delhi, allegedly approached garment manufacturer Neeraj Kumar Jain on July 6, posing as a supplier of readymade garments and sewing machine materials. According to police, Dugar claimed that the required products were available for delivery and persuaded Jain to place an order.
To establish credibility, he shared catalogues, invoices and transport-related documents, repeatedly assuring the complainant that the goods would be dispatched on time. Relying on these assurances, Jain transferred approximately ₹2 lakh through multiple transactions. However, the promised materials were never delivered, and the money was not refunded.
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How Did Police Trace the Accused?
Following Jain’s complaint, the Cyber Police Station of Shahdara district registered a case and began examining technical evidence. Investigators traced leads concerning Dugar’s whereabouts to Badarpur, where a police team conducted a raid and apprehended him.
The operation was carried out by a team comprising Sub-Inspector Sunil Dev Sihag, Head Constable Ravi Malik and Head Constable Sandeep, under the leadership of Inspector Vijay Kumar, Station House Officer of the Cyber Police Station. The operation was conducted under the overall supervision of the Assistant Commissioner of Police (Operations), Shahdara.
What Did Investigators Recover?
Police recovered a mobile phone associated with the number allegedly used to contact the complainant. Further examination of financial transactions revealed that bank accounts linked to Dugar had surfaced in six cybercrime complaints involving multiple victims.
Investigators also identified suspected fraudulent transactions worth several lakh rupees associated with these accounts. Police said their investigation indicated that Dugar allegedly acted as the caller and was directly involved in the fraudulent dealings.
What Is Police Investigating Next?
Investigators are continuing to examine financial transactions to establish the complete money trail and determine whether additional victims were affected. Police are also assessing the extent of the alleged fraudulent activities and the connections between the bank accounts and the six cybercrime complaints.
The420 Insight: The case highlights how seemingly legitimate business documents, including catalogues and invoices, can be used to gain a buyer’s confidence. Verifying a supplier’s identity and delivery arrangements before transferring money remains an important precaution against such fraud.
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