Ranchi. A major fraud case involving allegations of cheating people of more than ₹5 crore under the guise of a Radhasoami organisation has surfaced in Jharkhand. People were allegedly lured with promises of benefits under vehicle, housing, marriage assistance, scholarship and other welfare schemes. After complaints and FIRs were reported from Giridih and other districts, a case has now been registered in Ranchi as well. An FIR lodged at Jagannathpur police station on the complaint of Namkum resident Dr Santosh Kumar names several office bearers associated with the organisation. Police have begun investigating the bank accounts, financial transactions and alleged roles of those named in the case.
According to the complaint, people associated with the organisation allegedly approached individuals with promises of providing benefits under various schemes. The vehicle EMI scheme was reportedly promoted extensively. People were allegedly told that purchasing a vehicle through the organisation would entitle them to a 40% to 90% discount on bank EMIs and that the organisation would pay the prescribed instalments. Other schemes, including marriage assistance, a millionaire scheme, FMCG business opportunities and scholarships, were also allegedly promoted.
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The complaint alleges that large amounts of money were collected after these schemes were presented as attractive opportunities. Some people allegedly paid in cash, while others transferred money online or through bank accounts. The complainants have alleged that after collecting the money, the promised vehicles, housing facilities and benefits under other schemes were not provided.
The organisation allegedly used videos featuring Bollywood actor Sonu Sood to build credibility among prospective members. According to the complaint, these videos were used to create an impression that the organisation operated on a large scale and that money deposited with it was secure. The complainant has alleged that this sense of trust was then used to persuade people to make payments or invest in the schemes.
The complaint further alleges that bank savings account passbooks were shown to people to establish the organisation’s financial credibility. It was allegedly claimed that the organisation had its own bank and that the deposited money was completely secure. People were then asked to deposit money through different channels. The complaint alleges that crores of rupees were deposited or transferred into various bank accounts of Rasog Food Cosmetic Private Limited.
Dr Santosh Kumar has alleged that he too was persuaded to join the vehicle EMI scheme. According to his complaint, payments were initially made as promised, which helped maintain the confidence of the beneficiaries. However, the vehicle EMI payments suddenly stopped. When he contacted the organisation’s office bearers, they allegedly told him that funds would soon be received through various central and state government schemes and that pending EMIs and other payments would subsequently be cleared.
The situation changed after the organisation’s state office was allegedly shut down. The complaint alleges that key accused Binu Sahu switched off his phone and disappeared from the office. When Dr Santosh allegedly approached Deepak Sharma and others seeking repayment of his money and payment of the vehicle EMIs, he was allegedly subjected to abusive language. The complaint also alleges that he received threats over the phone.
The FIR names Binu Sahu, Shakuntala Kumari, Deepak Kumar Sharma, Deepak Sharma, Rashmi Kumari, Arun Kumar Prajapati, Mukesh Sinha, Anisha Sinha, Julie Sinha, Satish Kumar Sharma, Kajal Srivastava and Gaurav Srivastava. The complaint identifies the accused as individuals holding positions such as national president, national vice-president, national treasurer, state president, media in-charge, central zonal in-charge and chief executive officer within the organisation.
Police are now conducting a detailed investigation into the allegations. The probe is focusing on bank accounts linked to the organisation, deposits and transfers made through them, documents related to vehicle purchases and records connected with the promotion of the alleged schemes. Investigators are also trying to determine how many people deposited money and the total amount involved in the transactions. Possible links between the alleged network and similar cases reported in other districts of Jharkhand are also being examined. The allegations made in the FIR will be established only after completion of the investigation.
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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