The Central Crime Branch (CCB) has arrested Tamilarasi, aged 42, and her mother Govindammal Perumal, aged 62, in connection with a multi-crore fraud scheme involving fake sugar imports. The arrests were made after a Malaysian businessman filed a complaint with Commissioner of Police, A Arun, accusing the duo of duping his company of Rs10.61 crore.
According to the complaint, the mother-daughter duo operated two companies—Ellipse Edorse and Ellipse Universal Trading India Private Limited—based in Valasaravakkam. They allegedly promised to import 12,000 tonnes of sugar for the Malaysian company, Allied Group SDN BHD, between 2021 and 2022. In total, the Malaysian firm transferred Rs10.61 crore to the bank accounts of the accused. However, the promised sugar imports never took place, and the fraudsters provided fake documents to conceal their actions.
An investigation by the Central Crime Branch’s EDF-I team uncovered additional fraudulent activities, including a Rs75 lakh scam involving a Mumbai-based businessman. Based on the complaint, a special team led by Assistant Commissioner of Police S. Siva arrested Tamilarasi and Govindammal Perumal.
During the operation, police recovered documents related to immovable properties worth approximately Rs1 crore, believed to be purchased with the proceeds of the fraud. The investigation is still ongoing, with authorities exploring the possibility that more victims may be involved in this extensive scam.
