Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Mumbai EOW Investigates ₹325 Crore Shipping & Logistics Scam
Imagine some companies promised to help move goods on ships, but they secretly took money and didn't deliver.
A company director named Vishal Mehta filed a complaint because these companies tricked him.
They promised profits, but instead, they diverted ships, made them late, and took lots of money.
Two ships, Leela Mombasa and XXH-2, were involved.
The accused companies also gave Mehta bad checks.
Now, goods worth a lot of money are stuck.
The police are investigating the issue.
A ₹325 crore shipping and logistics scam has been reported in Mumbai.
Vishal Mehta filed a complaint against ALX Shipping, Aladdin Express, and OEL Express.
Fraud involved ships 'Leela Mombasa' and 'XXH-2', leading to delays and diversions.
Security cheques issued by the accused bounced due to insufficient funds.
The EOW is investigating the allegations, summoning involved parties.
- Who
- Vishal Mehta and his company, along with ALX Shipping Agencies India Pvt. Ltd., Allcargo Logistics Ltd., Aladdin Express DMCC, OEL Express India Pvt. Ltd., and senior representatives.
- What
- A ₹325 crore shipping and logistics fraud.
- When
- Preliminary Enquiry initiated.
- Where
- Mumbai.
- Why
- Alleged fraud involving siphoning off funds, diverted ships, and bounced checks, causing heavy losses to exporters.
- Suspects
- ALX Shipping Agencies India Pvt. Ltd., Allcargo Logistics Ltd., Aladdin Express DMCC, OEL Express India Pvt. Ltd.
- Complaint Filed By
- Vishal Mehta, Director of Rushabh Sealink & Logistics Pvt. Ltd.
- Scam Amount
- Over ₹325 crore
- Involved Companies
- ALX Shipping Agencies India Pvt. Ltd., Aladdin Express DMCC, OEL Express India Pvt. Ltd.
- Affected Ships
- Leela Mombasa and XXH-2
- Key Actions
- Siphoning of funds, diverted ships, bounced checks
- Goods Value Under Control
- Over ₹290 crore