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Crime
Uttar Pradesh fraudster arrested for cheating businessman of Rs 15 lakh with fake defence tenders
✍️ India Today
🗓 02 Oct 2026, 01:46 AM
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A man from Uttar Pradesh was arrested after he tricked a businessman out of Rs 15 lakh by promising contracts with the Defence Ministry.
Police in Uttar Pradesh detained a suspect who had allegedly swindled a local businessman of Rs 15 lakh by assuring access to Defence Ministry tenders. The fraudster, identified only as a resident of the state, approached the businessman with documents that purported to be official invitations for bidding on defence projects.
Investigators say the victim transferred the money in confidence, believing the promised contracts would materialise. When the promised tenders failed to appear, the businessman lodged a complaint, prompting a swift police enquiry.
The accused was taken into custody, and authorities are probing whether the scheme involved forged paperwork or misuse of official seals. He faces charges of cheating, criminal breach of trust and fraud under the Indian Penal Code. The case underscores growing concerns over fraudulent schemes that exploit defence procurement processes.
Investigators say the victim transferred the money in confidence, believing the promised contracts would materialise. When the promised tenders failed to appear, the businessman lodged a complaint, prompting a swift police enquiry.
The accused was taken into custody, and authorities are probing whether the scheme involved forged paperwork or misuse of official seals. He faces charges of cheating, criminal breach of trust and fraud under the Indian Penal Code. The case underscores growing concerns over fraudulent schemes that exploit defence procurement processes.