Turmeric Troubles: Agro Firm Duped in Maharashtra

In Maharashtra, police have filed a case against three individuals from Tamil Nadu for allegedly defrauding a firm of over Rs 30 lakh. The agro company claims the accused, including a managing director of a spices firm, failed to pay the balance for a turmeric order despite reminders.

Authorities in Maharashtra's Thane district have initiated legal action against three individuals from Tamil Nadu, accused of defrauding an agro firm of a substantial sum exceeding Rs 30 lakh.

According to a police complaint, based in Shahad near Kalyan, the company claimed that the accused, which included the managing director of a spice firm in Perundurai, Erode district, placed an order for turmeric during July and August.

Although the shipment was delivered as scheduled, the suspects only paid Rs 6 lakh, neglecting to settle the outstanding Rs 30.75 lakh despite numerous reminders. The accused later became unreachable, prompting a continued investigation, officials reported from Khadakpada police station.

(With inputs from agencies.)