Archive · 13 Nov 2025
Bengal Police Conduct Second Raid on Pawan Ruia's Office Amid Cyber Fraud Probe
Police in Bengal are investigating a businessman named Pawan Kumar Ruia and his family for their alleged involvement in online scams.
They recently searched an office belonging to Mr. Ruia for the second time.
This investigation is related to two separate cases: a large one involving ₹315 crore and a smaller one of ₹93 lakh.
The police believe a network of companies, some with fake addresses, was used to hide money stolen from over 1,300 online victims.
These victims were tricked through various scams like fake investments.
One person, Rahul Verma, has been arrested and is considered a key part of this scheme.
His arrest and statements have led the police to investigate Mr. Ruia's offices.
Police are examining data from the raids to find more connections and make further moves.
Bengal Police conducted a second search and seizure operation at an office of industrialist Pawan Ruia in connection with cybercrime investigations.
The probe involves two alleged fraud cases: one for ₹315 crore, where Ruia and his family are named in the FIR, and another for ₹93 lakh.
A co-accused, Rahul Verma, arrested for the ₹93 lakh fraud, provided leads that directed police to Ruia's office.
Investigators have identified 1,379 cybercrime cases potentially linked to Ruia, his family, and shell companies, with an alleged swindled amount of ₹315 crore.
Police are analyzing data from the raids, focusing on 186 identified shell companies with 11 common directors, allegedly used for money laundering.
- Who
- Bengal Police Cyber Crime Wing, industrialist Pawan Kumar Ruia and his family members, Rahul Verma (co-accused).
- What
- A second raid and search-and-seizure operation was conducted at an office of industrialist Pawan Ruia in connection with two separate cybercrime cases, one involving an alleged fraud of ₹315 crore and another of ₹93 lakh. This follows previous investigations and an arrest.
- When
- The second raid occurred on Wednesday (November 8, 2023, based on the article's publication context). Rahul Verma was arrested on November 1, and the first search was on November 6.
- Where
- An office of Pawan Ruia located at The Ruia Centre, 46 Syed Amir Ali Avenue, Park Circus, Kolkata.
- Why
- To gather evidence related to alleged cyber fraud and money laundering activities, with the police investigating links between the operations, shell companies, and the Ruia family based on leads from a co-accused's statement.
Bengal Police
Pawan Ruia & Family
Involvement in Cyber Fraud Network
Bengal Police
Bengal Police allege that Pawan Kumar Ruia and his family are linked to a cyber fraud and money laundering network involving shell companies. They cite 1,379 cases and ₹315 crore as evidence, with some proceeds allegedly going directly to Ruia and his family's accounts.
Pawan Ruia & Family
Pawan Ruia and his family have not been formally named in the FIR for the ₹93 lakh fraud case, though they are named in the ₹315 crore fraud case. The police are still compiling and analyzing data before making further moves.
Shell Companies
Bengal Police
Police have identified 186 shell companies, many registered at non-existent addresses, linked to a web of 16 companies with 11 common directors, allegedly used for money laundering by the Ruia-linked network.
Pawan Ruia & Family
Information about the Ruia family's direct involvement in the operation of these shell companies has not been provided.
- Industrialist
- Pawan Kumar Ruia
- Investigating Agency
- Cyber Crime Wing of Bengal Police
- Number of Cases Linked to Ruia
- 1,379
- Total Amount in Alleged Fraud (₹315 crore case)
- 315 crore
- Amount in Second Cybercrime Case
- 93 lakh
- Shell Companies Identified
- 186
- Interconnected Companies
- 16
- Common Directors
- 11
