Raipur (Chhattisgarh): A former team leader of Shivnath Motors Private Limited, located in Labhandi, Raipur, has been accused of allegedly defrauding 11 customers of more than ₹10.24 lakh by collecting money for car bookings and down payments. Based on a complaint filed by the company, Telibandha Police have registered a case and launched an investigation. The accused has been identified as Neeraj Chandrakar, who is reportedly absconding.
According to police, the complaint filed by the company’s HR Manager states that Chandrakar was employed as a team leader from February 16, 2026, to June 25, 2026. During this period, he allegedly collected money from customers through cash and online transactions for vehicle bookings and down payments.
The complaint alleges that instead of depositing the collected funds into the company’s official bank account, the accused allegedly directed customers to transfer the money to his personal UPI account. It is further alleged that he retained some cash payments as well. The company has accused him of misappropriating a total of ₹10,24,853.
According to the complaint, the accused allegedly collected money from Rajkumar Jain, Seema Bedi, Harshveer Singh, Ajit Kumar Mandavi, Prashant Singh, Rajat Sharma, Devcharan Nishad, Ajay Singh, Harsh Bhagat, Jitendra Kumar Tiwari, and Sustika Meshram. The largest alleged collections were ₹2.70 lakh from Rajat Sharma and ₹2.30 lakh from Prashant Singh.
The company has alleged that despite collecting the money, the accused neither completed the vehicle booking process nor refunded the customers. Following the discovery of the alleged fraud, his mobile phone was reportedly found switched off, and he has been unavailable at his residence.
Telibandha Police have registered a case under the relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) relating to cheating and have initiated a search for the accused. Investigators are examining financial transactions, UPI records, bank accounts and other digital evidence to trace the flow of funds and determine the full extent of the alleged misappropriation.
Police said efforts are underway to locate and apprehend the accused. Investigators added that if additional evidence or more affected customers emerge during the course of the investigation, further legal action may be initiated.
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.
