Archive · 19 Nov 2025
ED Raids Uncover Fake Purchase Order Scam Targeting Assam Autonomous Councils
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) found a scam where people made fake purchase orders for goods to be supplied to autonomous councils in Assam.
They cheated suppliers out of Rs 9.86 crore and made Rs 2.04 crore in illegal commissions.
The ED searched 6 places, found Rs 14.5 lakh in cash, and seized 2 luxury cars.
They're still looking for more evidence and will try to give the stolen money back to the rightful owners.
ED carried out searches at 6 locations in Assam and Delhi
Rs 14.5 lakh in cash and 2 luxury cars seized
Investigation reveals fake supply orders and forged documents
Scam involved Rs 9.86 crore in fake orders and Rs 2.04 crore in illegal commissions
Further investigation ongoing for property attachment and restitution
- Who
- Rishiraj Kaundinya, Biju Das, Mukesh Jain, and others
- What
- Operated a criminal conspiracy involving fake supply orders and forged documents
- When
- Ongoing investigation, searches conducted on Tuesday and Wednesday
- Where
- Guwahati, Kokrajhar, Tezpur in Assam and New Delhi
- Why
- To induce suppliers with high-value fraudulent orders and extract commissions
Accused's perspective
ED's perspective
Motivation
Accused's perspective
Accused claim innocence, argue they were acting in good faith
ED's perspective
ED alleges well-organized criminal conspiracy for personal gain
- Total value of fake orders
- Rs 9.86 crore
- Illegal commissions received
- Rs 2.04 crore
- Cash seized
- Rs 14.5 lakh
- Bank balances frozen
- Rs 13.68 lakh
- Luxury cars seized
- 1 Innova Hyryder, 1 Fortuner
