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Man Arrested Over Alleged Diversion of Gujarat ROSCTL E-Scrips
Police in Surat arrested a man named Aamir Patel.
They say he helped divert digital certificates called e-scrips.
These e-scrips were issued under a government scheme for exporters.
Police allege that a fake company and forged digital signatures were created.
The accused allegedly used another firm’s import-export details without permission.
The firm had received seven e-scrips worth Rs 95.42 lakh.
Police say four of them, worth Rs 54.25 lakh, were diverted, while another figure cited in the investigation was Rs 39.78 lakh used in transactions.
The case began after a complaint and police investigation in 2023.
Surat Cyber Crime Branch arrested 34-year-old Aamir Patel in Mumbai over alleged diversion of ROSCTL e-scrips.
Police said a fake company, forged digital signatures and the complainant firm’s IEC details were used.
The complainant received seven e-scrips worth Rs 95.42 lakh, of which four worth Rs 54.25 lakh were allegedly diverted.
Police separately said Patel and associates transferred and used e-scrips worth Rs 39.78 lakh, with Patel allegedly receiving a five per cent commission.
The case involves alleged cheating, forgery, conspiracy and information-technology offences; two other accused had previously been arrested.
- Who
- The Surat City Police Cyber Crime Branch arrested Aamir Patel, a 34-year-old businessman from Ahmedabad, and linked him to other accused persons.
- What
- Police allege that forged documents and digital signatures were used to access, transfer and use ROSCTL e-scrips issued to a Surat-based firm.
- Where
- The alleged fraud involved a Surat-based firm and the ICEGATE portal; Patel was apprehended in Mumbai.
- When
- The FIR was registered in 2023; Patel was later traced and arrested in Mumbai, with the arrest announced on Thursday.
- Why
- Police allege that the accused sought to obtain and transfer export-related benefits using the firm’s IEC details and forged credentials.
Key facts
- Arrested person
- Aamir Patel, 34, a businessman from Ahmedabad
- Alleged e-scrip diversion
- Four e-scrips worth Rs 54.25 lakh
- Total e-scrips received
- Seven e-scrips valued at Rs 95.42 lakh
- Other transaction figure cited
- Police said Rs 39.78 lakh was transferred and utilised
- Alleged commission
- Patel allegedly received five per cent; associates allegedly paid Rs 50,000 to obtain an IEC and login credentials
- Case origin
- An FIR was registered at the Cyber Crime Police Station in 2023
- Earlier arrests
- Takshal Lungiwala and Mohammad Sahib Mohammad Sadiq Tambuwala
Sources
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