Archive · 14 Sep 2026
Haryana Fraudster Allegedly Dupes Lucknow Jeweller With Fake Gold
A jeweller in Lucknow says he was tricked by a man from Haryana.
The man allegedly offered to sell four gold bars.
He reportedly said the bars belonged to a widow connected to a deceased Army relative.
The jeweller trusted him because the man had become close to his family.
On September 7, the jeweller paid Rs 20 lakh in cash.
He also gave jewellery worth about Rs 33.5 lakh.
The gold bars were allegedly fake.
The jeweller then filed a complaint with the police.
He says the accused acted with two other people.
A Haryana man allegedly cheated an Alambagh jeweller of Rs 53.5 lakh.
The accused allegedly gave fake gold bars in exchange for cash and jewellery.
The jeweller, Sanjeev Kumar Rastogi, owns Swarna Siddhi Jewellers.
Rastogi alleged that Ajay Kumar Chaudhary gained his family’s trust over 18 months.
Rastogi said he paid Rs 20 lakh in cash and jewellery worth about Rs 33.5 lakh on September 7.
- Who
- Sanjeev Kumar Rastogi, owner of Swarna Siddhi Jewellers, accused Ajay Kumar Chaudhary of Rohtak, and two alleged associates.
- What
- A jeweller alleged that he was defrauded of Rs 53.5 lakh through fake gold bars.
- When
- The alleged purchase took place on September 7, after Chaudhary had built a relationship with the family over about 18 months.
- Where
- The incident involved Swarna Siddhi Jewellers in Alambagh, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, and a complaint was filed at Chowk police station.
- Why
- The alleged fraud involved a purported deal to sell four gold bars said to belong to a widow of a deceased Army relative.
Jeweller's Allegations
Accused's Position
Nature of the transaction
Jeweller's Allegations
Rastogi alleged that Chaudhary offered four gold bars for sale and supplied fake bars after receiving cash and jewellery.
Accused's Position
The article does not provide a response or account from Chaudhary or his associates.
Trust and planning
Jeweller's Allegations
Rastogi alleged that Chaudhary developed close family connections over 18 months and carried out the fraud with two associates.
Accused's Position
No statement from the accused is included to confirm or dispute the allegation.
- Reported loss
- Rs 53.5 lakh
- Cash allegedly paid
- Rs 20 lakh
- Jewellery allegedly exchanged
- About Rs 33.5 lakh
- Accused
- Ajay Kumar Chaudhary of Rohtak, Haryana
- Victim
- Sanjeev Kumar Rastogi, owner of Swarna Siddhi Jewellers
- Gold involved
- Four bars alleged to be fake
- Complaint location
- Chowk police station