In the heart of Chhattisgarh’s capital, a sprawling criminal enterprise is unravelling, one that weaves together fraud, political ambition, and the deep collusion between white-collar criminals and the financial institutions meant to safeguard public trust. At the center of this deception stand two names: Virendra Singh Tomar and Rohit Singh Tomar.
With links to fake businesses, doctored identities, and a loan racket that stretches across state lines and international borders, the Tomar brothers allegedly defrauded banks of over ₹200 crore, according to police investigators. As authorities dig deeper, what emerges is not just a financial fraud but a tale of unchecked ambition, systemic loopholes, and a shadow empire built on debt, deceit, and political proximity.
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According to Raipur Police, the fraud was executed with clinical precision. The Tomar brothers, with the help of an agent named Vikas Sharma and insiders at two banks in Sundar Nagar, used forged Aadhaar and PAN details to secure dozens of home and personal loans in fake identities. The money was routed through fake firms, including:
- Tomar Motors
- Rohit Automobiles
- Shubhkamna Ventures Pvt. Ltd.
Using doctored passbooks, these companies would purchase vehicles, which were then sold in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and even Nepal. Key to the plan: No hypothecation was entered in the vehicles’ RCs, ensuring they could be sold off with minimal trace. Officials say this was not a one-time con but a sustained, large-scale operation that likely spanned years, masked under layers of documentation and official signatures.
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A Life of Opulence: The Illegally Built Fortress of the Tomars
When authorities raided the Tomars’ properties, the scale of their earnings stunned them.
- An 8,000 square-foot mansion
- With a basement club, swimming pool, and private gym
- Built illegally on 2,000 square feet of encroached land
The lavish home wasn’t just a residence, it was the nerve center of the brothers’ empire. Police say several critical documents were seized from the site, pointing toward wider interstate and possibly international networks. The Raipur Municipal Corporation is now preparing to take action for illegal construction, and demolition notices are under review.
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Politics, Power, and a Carefully Crafted Persona
Sources close to the investigation reveal that Virendra Tomar was planning to contest in the next Chhattisgarh Assembly elections. He frequently posted pictures with political leaders on social media, attended rallies, and boasted that he could buy a ticket for crores.
Investigators believe this political ambition was part of a broader effort to legitimize and shield his activities, possibly with help from sympathetic allies. His now-deactivated social media accounts were filled with photoshopped images with MLAs and MPs, and posts promising development-focused leadership.
With both Tomar brothers on the run, five special police teams are conducting raids across Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi. Sources say they may soon be declared proclaimed offenders, with posters to be circulated statewide. The Chhattisgarh Economic Offences Wing is also investigating the bank officials involved, with suspensions and criminal charges likely. Central agencies, including the Enforcement Directorate (ED), may be roped in due to the money laundering angle.
This case, which started with a complaint about bounced repayments, has now exposed a deep rot in financial oversight mechanisms and may trigger a larger crackdown on corporate-fraud syndicates in the region.