CNG Pump Scam: 3 Fraudsters Including Former Ministry of Petroleum Employee Arrested for Duping Man of Over INR 2 Crore With Fake CNG Pump Deal in Delhi
In a major breakthrough, police have arrested three individuals, including a former employee of the Ministry of Petroleum, involved in a fraudulent scheme that duped a man of INR 2.39 crore under the guise of installing petrol and CNG pumps.
Delhi, September 30: In a major breakthrough, police have arrested three individuals, including a former employee of the Ministry of Petroleum, involved in a fraudulent scheme that duped a man of INR 2.39 crore under the guise of installing petrol and CNG pumps. The accused, Amit Kumar Pandey, Amrendra Kumar, and Amar Singh, posed as officials from a natural gas distribution company to lure the victim. They approached him while he was researching the allotment process online, promising an easy installation with minimal formalities. To back their claims, the fraudsters provided forged documents, including a registration certificate and bank details, which ultimately led the victim to transfer a substantial sum of money.
According to a Times of India report, the victim initially became interested in installing a CNG pump on his land in 2021. While browsing the internet for information on the allotment process, he was contacted by the accused, who claimed to be a coordinator with strong connections in the Ministry of Petroleum. They convinced him that they could facilitate the installation with minimal hassle, leading the victim to believe he was making a sound investment. Cyber Fraud in Delhi: ED Arrests Man for ‘Cheating’ US Woman of INR 3.3 Crore in Money Laundering Case.
The fraudsters went to great lengths to ensure their scheme appeared legitimate. They created forged documents, including a registration certificate, bank account details, and invoices complete with GST numbers. To further reinforce their credibility, they arranged site visits and issued fake No Objection Certificates (NOCs) and area clearance reports, all designed to placate any doubts the victim might have had about their authenticity. Online Scam: Fraudster Posing As Girl Dupes Man of Rs 12.7 Lakh Over Adult Chatting on Telegram; Arrested by Delhi Police.
The scam unravelled when the victim filed a complaint on March 27 after realizing that the promises made by the accused were false. The police, led by Deputy Commissioner of Police (IFSO) Hemant Tiwari, launched an investigation and verified the documents provided by the accused, which were found to be fake. Through detailed analysis of mobile numbers and technical surveillance, the police tracked down the suspects and arrested them. The investigation revealed that Amit Kumar Pandey was the mastermind behind the scheme, while Amrendra Kumar handled the cash transactions, and Amar Singh posed as a facilitator.
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