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Seven arrested in Rs 8.28 crore gold fraud case involving Mumbai trader
Police in Gujarat's Vadodara have arrested seven individuals in connection with a sophisticated jewelry fraud targeting a Mumbai-based trader. Authorities have recovered goods valued at Rs 3.31 crore during the operation.
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A major jewelry fraud case has come to light in Vadodara, Gujarat, where a organized group allegedly defrauded a Mumbai trader of gold ornaments worth Rs 8.28 crore. The Vadodara police department has taken seven suspects into custody following an investigation into the scheme.
During searches conducted at locations linked to the accused, law enforcement recovered merchandise valued at Rs 3.31 crore, according to police officials. The recovery suggests a significant portion of the defrauded goods remained in the possession of the accused at the time of their arrest.
The case underscores growing concerns about organized jewelry fraud networks operating across state lines in India. Authorities have registered a formal case and are conducting further investigations to identify additional conspirators and recover the remaining valuables. The investigation is ongoing, with police examining the modus operandi employed by the gang and their supply chain networks.