Noida | A major financial fraud involving nearly ₹6 crore has come to light in a construction company located in Sector-67, Noida. Acting on a court order, Phase-3 police have registered an FIR against 24 individuals, including the company’s HR manager, accountant, and their relatives, and have initiated a detailed investigation into the alleged manipulation of digital labour payments and muster roll records.
According to officials, the complaint was filed in court by company director Dhirendra Kumar Singh. His firm, Himkon Engineers Private Limited, is engaged in construction projects across multiple states. The complaint alleges that a well-planned internal conspiracy was carried out over a long period, resulting in significant financial losses to the company.
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It is stated that a person named Rohtas had been working as a driver in the company for nearly 20 years. Based on his recommendation, his son, Satendra Singh Chauhan, was appointed in 2015 as HR manager and accountant. Another employee, Kamal Kumar, was also appointed as an accountant. Both were assigned responsibilities related to wage distribution of labourers at various project sites and maintenance of muster roll documentation.
The accused allegedly misused their positions to manipulate the company’s financial systems. During an internal audit conducted in April 2026, serious irregularities were detected in digital labour payments and muster roll records. The investigation revealed that genuine worker entries had been removed and replaced with fake employee records, allowing fraudulent payments to be processed.
One of the most serious allegations is that Satendra Singh Chauhan allegedly created fake documentation in which his own mother was shown as a male employee, through which payments were received over several years. It is stated that approximately ₹18,01,741 was fraudulently withdrawn under this single entry between 2018 and the present. The audit also found that project managers’ signatures were forged on multiple payment sheets.
The audit report identified at least 17 individuals who were never employed by the company, yet salaries were regularly disbursed in their names. Preliminary estimates suggest that the total financial loss due to this fraudulent scheme is around ₹6 crore.
Following the court’s directive, Phase-3 police registered a case and have begun a detailed investigation. Authorities are now examining bank transactions, digital payment records, and supporting documents to trace the complete flow of funds and identify all individuals involved in the scam.
Police officials stated that forensic analysis of bank accounts and digital transactions is underway to map the entire fraud network. Investigators are also verifying whether external agencies or additional employees played any role in facilitating the irregularities.
The accused individuals are currently under investigation, and officials have indicated that more revelations are expected as the probe progresses. The case has raised serious concerns about internal financial monitoring systems in construction companies and the potential misuse of digital payroll mechanisms.
