Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Mumbai Court Denies Bail in Fraud Case Involving Impersonation
A man named Sunny Gupta pretended to be connected to a high-ranking government official to trick a businessman.
He promised the businessman a deal if he paid for gifts and other things.
The businessman paid over 8 lakhs, but did not receive the deal.
A judge decided Gupta should not be released on bail right now because it's a serious crime and he could try to hide evidence.
The court also believes that this type of crime is harmful.
Mumbai court denied bail to Sunny Gupta, accused of cheating a businessman.
Gupta impersonated a Delhi CM's aide to secure a print media tender.
The victim paid Gupta Rs 8.74 lakh for gifts and online payments.
Gupta did not accompany the victim to Delhi, and later failed to return the money.
The court cited the seriousness of economic offenses and potential evidence tampering.
- Who
- Sunny Gupta and a businessman Kundan Singh.
- What
- Mumbai court denied bail to Sunny Gupta, accused of cheating a businessman.
- When
- The articles do not specify a specific date, but the court order was made available on June 16th.
- Where
- Mumbai court
- Why
- The court ruled that Gupta could tamper with evidence if released on bail and that economic offenses are serious in nature.
Accusation
Defense
Gupta's Involvement
Accusation
Gupta is accused of cheating and failing to deliver the tender and threatening the victim.
Defense
Gupta claimed innocence.
- Accused
- Sunny Gupta
- Victim
- Kundan Singh (Businessman)
- Amount Duped
- Rs 8.74 lakh
- Offense
- Cheating by impersonation
- Court Ruling
- Bail denied
- Tender Type
- Print media tender
Sources
Court rejects bail plea of Rajasthan farmer accused of cyber fraud
Mumbai court denies bail to man accused of cheating by impersonating Delhi CM’s aide
Court denies bail to man accused of cheating by impersonating Delhi CM’s aide