Hyderabad: Goshamahal Police arrested three men in a cheating and forgery case involving dry fruits worth about Rs. 24.16 lakh. Police said the accused allegedly used a forged payment stamp to obtain goods without paying the bills.
The accused were identified as Mohd Akber, Mohd Aleem and Mohammed Khasim Pasha. Police arrested all three at around 11 pm on August 22 and produced them before the XVI ACJM Court.
According to the complaint, Karan Kumar, proprietor of Vinod Impex in Begum Bazar, noticed irregularities while checking stock records. He alleged that Mohd Akber and Mohd Aleem had obtained stock from Vinod Dry Fruits without making payments.
Police said the alleged transactions continued for about 2½ months. During this period, the accused allegedly obtained goods worth approximately Rs. 24,16,450 and later sold them for wrongful gain.
The complainant alleged that the accused used a forged stamp reading “JAI BABA KI – V.TC. – PAID” on bills. The stamp allegedly created the impression that the bills had already been paid.
Goshamahal cheating case leads to arrests and seizures
The complaint stated that Aleem admitted involvement when questioned. The accused also handed over a Swift Dzire car and a television towards the outstanding amount, according to police.
Goshamahal Police registered Crime No. 300/2026 under Sections 318(4), 316(2), 336(3), 338 and 340(2), read with Section 3(5) of the BNS. Police said they were investigating the remaining amount and property involved in the case.
On August 22, police received information that Akber and Aleem were at their residence. Officers also learnt that Khasim Pasha was at his shop and reached the locations.
Police apprehended all three suspects and seized four mobile phones. They also seized a self-inking stamp bearing the words “JAI BABA KI – V.TC. – PAID”.
The accused were produced before the XVI ACJM Court and sent to judicial remand, according to the police press note. The investigation remains underway.
Goshamahal Police urged traders, wholesalers and shop owners to verify payments before releasing goods. They advised businesses not to rely only on stamps or handwritten payment endorsements.
Police also asked traders to confirm payments through authorised cashiers, bank transactions or other official records. They urged businesses to report suspicious transactions or forged documents immediately.
The police further advised traders not to physically confront or assault suspects. Instead, they should contact the police and hand over suspects and relevant evidence for legal action.