Cloth Trader Cheated: Police Register Case for Rs 45 Lakh Fraud

Police have filed a case against three individuals accused of cheating a woman cloth trader of nearly Rs 45 lakh in Thane, Maharashtra. The suspects purchased materials worth Rs 87,67,492 from her, initially paying Rs 42,72,834. The balance was allegedly withheld by providing false information, prompting police action.

A woman cloth trader in Thane district of Maharashtra has filed a complaint against three individuals for allegedly defrauding her of nearly Rs 45 lakh, according to local authorities.

The suspects reportedly built trust with the trader and acquired raw materials worth Rs 87,67,492 from her Kalyan-based company over several months.

Though an initial payment of Rs 42,72,834 was made, attempts to collect the remaining balance were met with evasive responses. Police have initiated an investigation under cheating and criminal breach of trust charges.