Archive · 16 Sep 2026
Gujarat Police Hunt Tata Motors Showroom Manager Over Alleged Car Fraud
Police in Gujarat are looking for Rajan Joshi, who worked as a manager at a Tata Motors dealership.
Several people say he promised to sell their old cars or arrange discounts on new ones.
They allege that he sold some cars without permission and did not give the owners their money.
A used-car dealer also says Joshi took more than Rs 25 lakh but did not provide the promised vehicles.
One owner learned about the alleged sale of his car when another dealer called for a bank document.
Police say 13 people have made similar complaints.
Four formal police cases had been registered within five days.
The dealership says Joshi may have cheated it as well.
Police are searching for him and investigating the allegations.
Police have registered four FIRs in five days against Rajan Joshi, a manager at a Tata Motors dealership in Nadiad.
Thirteen people have reportedly approached police with similar complaints involving used-car sales and exchange offers.
Complainants allege Joshi sold or accepted payments for vehicles without transferring money, providing cars, or obtaining required NOCs.
A used-car dealer and his brother allege Joshi collected more than Rs 25 lakh but delivered none of the promised vehicles.
Police say Joshi is missing, while the dealership says he may have defrauded the company and is gathering details for its own complaint.
- Who
- Rajan Joshi, identified by police and the dealership as a manager or team leader at Progressive Cars Pvt Ltd, along with vehicle owners and used-car dealers who filed complaints.
- What
- Police are investigating allegations that Joshi accepted vehicles or money for used-car sales and exchanges, then sold cars without permission, withheld sale proceeds, or failed to deliver promised vehicles.
- When
- The first FIR was filed on September 9; further complaints were registered on September 10, September 12, and September 16.
- Where
- The alleged transactions involved Nadiad, Kapadvanj, Anand, and surrounding areas in Gujarat; FIRs were filed at Nadiad Town, Nadiad Rural, and Kapadvanj Town police stations.
- Why
- Complainants allege they trusted Joshi because of his dealership role and his promises of attractive vehicle prices, exchange benefits, or discounted new cars.
Complainants and Police Allegations
Dealership Response and Investigation
Use of dealership position
Complainants and Police Allegations
Complainants and police allege that Joshi used his dealership role to gain customers' trust and arrange vehicle sales, exchanges, or discounts.
Dealership Response and Investigation
The dealership confirmed Joshi worked there but said it was still gathering details about the transactions and his conduct.
Money and vehicles
Complainants and Police Allegations
Vehicle owners and dealers allege that Joshi sold cars without authorization, failed to pass on sale proceeds, collected more than Rs 25 lakh, or did not deliver promised vehicles and NOCs.
Dealership Response and Investigation
The dealership spokesperson alleged that Joshi may have swindled Progressive Cars as well and indicated the company was considering its own police complaint.
Legal status
Complainants and Police Allegations
Police have registered FIRs and formed teams to find Joshi while investigating the complaints.
Dealership Response and Investigation
The allegations remain under investigation; the report does not state that a court has established Joshi's guilt.
- Accused
- Rajan Joshi, a manager or team leader at Progressive Cars Pvt Ltd in Nadiad
- Formal cases
- Four FIRs were registered within five days, according to the report
- Reported complainants
- Thirteen people approached police with similar complaints
- Dealer allegation
- More than Rs 25 lakh was allegedly collected for several vehicles that were not delivered
- Example vehicle sale
- A Maruti Suzuki Nexa XL6 was allegedly sold for Rs 6.25 lakh without the owner's knowledge
- Police action
- Teams have been formed to locate Joshi, who police say is on the run
- Dealership response
- Progressive Cars said Joshi may also have swindled the dealership and that it was gathering details for a complaint