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Crime
Six arrested in Ratlam fake jewellery racket, three women among them
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 05:45 PM
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Police in Ratlam detained six members of a gang attempting to sell counterfeit gold and silver jewellery as genuine, seizing about 14 kg of fake ornaments, with three women among the accused.
Police in Ratlam arrested six individuals suspected of operating a counterfeit jewellery network after seizing roughly 14 kilograms of fake gold and silver ornaments. The operation involved presenting the imitation pieces as authentic to unsuspecting buyers.
Among those taken into custody are three women, highlighting the mixed‑gender composition of the gang. Investigators say the accused attempted to market the forged items as genuine, targeting local markets.
The seized jewellery will be forwarded to forensic labs for verification, and the accused are being held for further questioning under fraud and cheating statutes. The police have warned that similar scams will be pursued aggressively to protect consumers.
Among those taken into custody are three women, highlighting the mixed‑gender composition of the gang. Investigators say the accused attempted to market the forged items as genuine, targeting local markets.
The seized jewellery will be forwarded to forensic labs for verification, and the accused are being held for further questioning under fraud and cheating statutes. The police have warned that similar scams will be pursued aggressively to protect consumers.