Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Mumbai Marketing Manager Allegedly Dupes Company Of ₹31 Lakh
A marketing manager at a Mumbai-based company is in trouble for allegedly tricking his company out of a lot of money.
He faked bills for hotels and meals when he traveled for work, making it seem like he spent more than he did.
The company found out when they checked his expense reports and realized something was wrong.
The manager quit, but the company reported him to the police and a case has been opened.
A senior marketing manager allegedly defrauded his company, Environ Specialty Chemicals, of ₹31 lakh.
The fraud involved submitting fake hotel and meal bills for both domestic and international trips.
The scheme was uncovered during an internal audit when inconsistencies in travel claims were noted.
The accused, Vishal Kalgude, resigned after the fraud was suspected and has since been unreachable.
A police case has been registered against Kalgude under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
- Who
- Vishal Kalgude, a senior marketing manager, and his employer, Environ Specialty Chemicals.
- What
- A senior marketing manager submitted fake bills to defraud his company of ₹31 lakh.
- When
- The fraudulent activities occurred from 2013 to 2018.
- Where
- The company is based in Mumbai and the travel was both domestic and international.
- Why
- To obtain reimbursements for expenses exceeding actual costs, generating a financial gain.
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Fraudulent activities
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The company was defrauded by a senior employee.
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- Accused
- Vishal Kalgude
- Company
- Environ Specialty Chemicals
- Fraud Amount
- ₹31 lakh
- Fraud Period
- 2013-2018
- Charges
- Cheating, forgery, using forged documents
- Location
- Mumbai