A man accused of defrauding several individuals of Rs46.27 lakh through a bogus investment platform was arrested on Wednesday after a month-long search.
The accused, identified as Khatri, posed as a core team member and Northeast in-charge of a company, luring victims with promises of high returns from supposed online business operations. He had been operating from Naharlagun since early 2023.
Authorities acted on a complaint lodged in September, registering a case under IPC Sections 419 and 420 along with relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
A dedicated police team, led by Sub-Inspector RP Singh and supported by Head Constables Kanto Samyor and Lham Tsering, tracked and apprehended Khatri from Dehradun on October 13. The arrest followed continuous surveillance across Uttarakhand and Delhi.
“He misrepresented himself as a company official and convinced people to invest. The money was later siphoned off,” said Naharlagun SP Nyelam Nega.
The investigation found that Khatri used fake credentials and fabricated documents to build trust. “The total loss to victims stands at over Rs46 lakh,” the SP added, while advising the public to remain cautious and verify any investment schemes before committing money.
Police are also investigating whether Khatri had local accomplices or links to a broader fraud network.
