Archive · 5 Aug 2025
Businessman Duped of ₹30 Lakh in Betel Nut Trade Scam, Police Search for Suspects
A businessman in Mumbai was tricked into giving 30 lakh rupees to three men.
These men said they would sell him betel nuts at a low price, promising big profits.
The businessman gave them the money, but then the men disappeared.
The police are now looking for the three men who are accused of taking the money.
A Powai-based businessman was allegedly defrauded of Rs 30 lakh in a betel nut trade.
The police are searching for R Gupta, Manoj Patel, and Mahendra Shah alias Ramji Samaliya.
The victim, Prakash Shukla, was introduced to the suspects by a relative.
The suspects promised betel nuts at a price lower than the market rate, assuring high profits.
The suspects stopped answering calls after receiving the advance payment of Rs 30 lakh.
- Who
- Prakash Shukla, the businessman, was the victim. The suspects are R Gupta, Manoj Patel, and Mahendra Shah alias Ramji Samaliya.
- What
- A Powai businessman was allegedly defrauded of Rs 30 lakh in a betel nut trade.
- When
- The article does not specify when the events took place, but it mentions a meeting on December 26.
- Where
- The events occurred in Mumbai, involving a five-star hotel in Vile Parle.
- Why
- The suspects allegedly lured the businessman with the promise of betel nuts at a lower price, assuring huge profits.
- Victim
- Prakash Shukla
- Amount defrauded
- Rs 30 lakh
- Suspects
- R Gupta, Manoj Patel, Mahendra Shah alias Ramji Samaliya
- Police Station
- Powai Police
- Location of Meeting
- Five-star hotel in Vile Parle
