2 traders booked for cheating 22 customers of Rs 6.55 lakh in Nagpur

Nagpur: In a case of alleged fraud involving electric vehicle sales, Bajaj Nagar police have registered an offence against two traders from Wardha for cheating 22 customers of Rs 6.55 lakh under the pretext of providing discounted electric scooters.

The accused have been identified as Ganesh Bachchumal Panjwani (46), a resident of Poddar Garden, Ramnagar, Wardha, and Anil Rajkumar Walichha (48), a resident of Saibaba Road, Wardha. Both operated an electric scooter showroom located at Divan Plaza, Shop No. 01, Plot No. 42, Wardha Road, Ramdaspeth, within the jurisdiction of Bajaj Nagar police station.

The complainant, Bholeshankar Chetandas Kasturi (55), a resident of Quetta Colony, Nagpur, approached the shop to purchase an electric scooter. During his visit, the accused allegedly offered an attractive scheme, claiming that scooters could be purchased at a significantly lower price if booked under a student’s name.

Enticed by the offer, Kasturi, along with nine of his relatives and several other customers, proceeded with bookings.

According to the complaint, between January 10, 2025, and March 17, 2025, the accused collected a total of Rs 6,55,000 from 22 customers as booking amounts for electric scooters.

However, despite receiving the payments, the accused allegedly failed to deliver a single vehicle and later absconded, leaving customers cheated and without any refund.

Based on Kasturi’s complaint and preliminary inquiry, Bajaj Nagar police have registered a case against both accused under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including provisions related to cheating and criminal breach of trust.

The offence was registered by Sub-Inspector Pankaj Bawane, and further investigation is currently underway to trace the accused and ascertain the full extent of the fraud.

The case highlights growing concerns over fraudulent schemes in the rapidly expanding electric vehicle market, where attractive offers are increasingly being used to trap unsuspecting buyers.

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