Two Arrested in Surat for Cheating Over 4,200 Customers Nationwide with Fake Online Garment Sales
Two Surat men arrested for cheating over 4,000 in 20 states by selling low-quality garments online
The Indian Express
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Two men from Surat, Gujarat, India, have been arrested for allegedly defrauding over 4,200 customers across 20 states by selling low-quality garments online. They misrepresented products on their website, receiving payments totaling approximately ₹19.91 lakh (around $24,000 USD) before being caught by the Cyber Crime Unit.
- 01Two men arrested for defrauding over 4,200 customers across India.
- 02Accused sold low-quality garments while advertising high-quality products.
- 03Total payments received by the accused amounted to ₹19.91 lakh (approximately $24,000 USD).
- 04Complaints were received from customers in over 20 states.
- 05Investigation is ongoing, with over 2,000 complaints logged.
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The Cyber Crime Unit of Surat police arrested Ankit Ajudiya (29) and Maulik Dudhagara (25) for allegedly cheating over 4,200 customers across 20 states in India by selling low-quality garments through their website, www.pavitrawear.com. The accused advertised ladies' wear priced between ₹1,000 and ₹1,300 but sent items worth only around ₹200. Following complaints from customers in Ghaziabad, police conducted raids and discovered over 1,000 additional complaints from customers nationwide. The accused received payments totaling approximately ₹19.91 lakh (around $24,000 USD) through cash on delivery and prepaid orders. They claimed to be operating a legitimate business but faced losses. The police have charged them under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Information Technology Act, with investigations continuing to address the numerous complaints received.
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This scam highlights the risks associated with online shopping, particularly regarding product quality and vendor reliability. Consumers need to be vigilant and verify the authenticity of online sellers.
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