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Crime
10 Arrested in Alwar for Selling Fake Gold to Jewelry Dealers
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 10:01 AM
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Police in Alwar, Rajasthan, have detained ten suspects, including three father‑son pairs, for selling counterfeit gold bricks to jewelry dealers and defrauding them of millions of rupees.
Police in Alwar, Rajasthan, arrested ten individuals for a scheme that involved selling counterfeit gold bricks to jewelry dealers in the region. The operation was carried out by a gang that operated out of the Khairthal‑Tijara district, targeting local businesses that trusted the authenticity of the gold supplied.
Investigations revealed that the gang had been supplying fake gold bricks to multiple jewelry shops, leading to losses amounting to several million rupees. The fraudulent goods were passed off as genuine, exploiting the trust of the dealers.
Among those detained are three father‑son pairs, indicating that the operation was organized and involved multiple family members. The arrests were made by the Jaroili police station, which has been coordinating the investigation.
Police officials stated that the suspects were apprehended after a series of raids and surveillance operations. They emphasized that the crackdown was part of a broader effort to curb fraud in the precious‑metal market.
The arrested individuals are now facing charges under the Indian Penal Code and the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. Legal proceedings are expected to commence shortly, with the authorities urging affected dealers to report any suspicious transactions.
Investigations revealed that the gang had been supplying fake gold bricks to multiple jewelry shops, leading to losses amounting to several million rupees. The fraudulent goods were passed off as genuine, exploiting the trust of the dealers.
Among those detained are three father‑son pairs, indicating that the operation was organized and involved multiple family members. The arrests were made by the Jaroili police station, which has been coordinating the investigation.
Police officials stated that the suspects were apprehended after a series of raids and surveillance operations. They emphasized that the crackdown was part of a broader effort to curb fraud in the precious‑metal market.
The arrested individuals are now facing charges under the Indian Penal Code and the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. Legal proceedings are expected to commence shortly, with the authorities urging affected dealers to report any suspicious transactions.