Sonbhadra | December 1, 2025: In a significant case of financial fraud in Sonbhadra, a retired government employee has reportedly been defrauded of ₹22 lakh. Police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) following a complaint from the victim and have begun a detailed investigation. Allegedly, the accused exploited the pretext of purchasing tractors and other agricultural equipment to deceive the victim over a prolonged period.
Victim’s Background and Initial Agreement
Krishna Kumar Jaiswal, a resident of Lanka-Nagwa in Varanasi, told authorities that after retirement, he had constructed a residential building on his land and had arranged for borewells to facilitate farming. To manage his farmland, he employed Dhirendra Kumar, a local from Gotibandh.
According to Jaiswal, Dhirendra assured him that he would oversee all farming operations and, in return, provide sufficient grain for the entire year along with ₹5 lakh in cash. Farming commenced in 2023 under Dhirendra’s supervision. During this period, Dhirendra insisted on acquiring various farm equipment, including a tractor, trolley, and rotavator, which were purchased in Jaiswal’s name.
Dhirendra approached Aysher Agency to first procure a second-hand and later a new tractor. The agency’s owner and an employee, Chandan, reassured Jaiswal that the tractor would be legally transferred to his name upon full payment. However, when Jaiswal visited the agency, he discovered that the tractor had been fraudulently registered under Dhirendra’s brother, Surendra, instead of him.
Station House Officer (SHO confirmed that an FIR has been filed based on Jaiswal’s complaint and that the police investigation is ongoing. While the identities of all the accused have not been made public, authorities are actively scrutinising bank transactions and equipment purchase records related to the case.
Modus Operandi
Police suspect that the accused kept the victim misled for almost two years, providing false assurances regarding equipment and payments. Taking advantage of Jaiswal’s trust, the accused diverted a significant sum to himself and his family.
Experts note that such scams involving agricultural machinery and land are increasingly common in rural regions, where investors are often lured into long-term deception before large sums are siphoned off.
Police Action and Precautionary Advice
SHO said:
“We have initiated a thorough investigation. All banking transactions and equipment purchase records of the accused are being examined. Legal measures will be taken to ensure the victim receives justice.”
Police have also advised villagers to exercise caution when dealing with large financial transactions. Citizens are urged not to transfer substantial sums to anyone without proper verification and to retain all legal documents and receipts when purchasing land or agricultural equipment.
