US Resident Scammed into Buying Rs 300 Jewellery for Rs 6 Crore in Jaipur
In a distressing turn of events, a US resident fell victim to a significant jewellery scam in Jaipur , where she was tricked into purchasing counterfeit jewellery worth Rs 6 crore . The scam unfolded in Johri Bazaar, a prominent market in Jaipur, under the jurisdiction of the Manak Chowk police station .
The victim, Cherish , was misled into buying the jewellery from a local shop owned by Rajendra Soni and his son, Gaurav. In April, Cherish presented the purchased jewellery at an exhibition in the US, only to discover that the pieces were fake. Determined to confront the fraudsters, she returned to Jaipur, where her grievances were dismissed, and she was met with hostility.
Facing refusal from the shop owners to acknowledge the fraud, Cherish took legal action and filed a complaint at the Manak Chowk police station on May 18. In a retaliatory move, the accused filed a false case against her.
Feeling increasingly cornered, Cherish reached out to the US Embassy for help. The embassy’s involvement prompted Jaipur Police to launch an investigation. Their probe revealed a fraudulent scheme where silver jewellery with gold polish, valued at merely Rs 300, was sold to Cherish for a staggering Rs 6 crore. The scam was further validated by a fake certificate of authenticity provided by Nand Kishore, who has since been arrested.
“Investigations have revealed that the accused sold silver jewellery with gold polish, valued at Rs 300, to the foreigner for Rs 6 crore. They also provided her with a certificate of authenticity. Nand Kishore, who issued the fake certificate, has been arrested, and a search is underway for the absconding father and son,” Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police North Bajrang Singh Shekhawat stated.
Further investigation by the police uncovered that the shop owners had recently purchased a luxurious flat worth Rs 3 crore in Jaipur’s C Scheme area, likely financed by their illicit earnings. Special police teams have been formed to locate and apprehend the absconding duo, while the investigation continues to unfold.
The case highlights the persistent issues of fraud in the jewellery market and the crucial role of international cooperation in addressing such crimes.
The victim, Cherish , was misled into buying the jewellery from a local shop owned by Rajendra Soni and his son, Gaurav. In April, Cherish presented the purchased jewellery at an exhibition in the US, only to discover that the pieces were fake. Determined to confront the fraudsters, she returned to Jaipur, where her grievances were dismissed, and she was met with hostility.
Facing refusal from the shop owners to acknowledge the fraud, Cherish took legal action and filed a complaint at the Manak Chowk police station on May 18. In a retaliatory move, the accused filed a false case against her.
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Feeling increasingly cornered, Cherish reached out to the US Embassy for help. The embassy’s involvement prompted Jaipur Police to launch an investigation. Their probe revealed a fraudulent scheme where silver jewellery with gold polish, valued at merely Rs 300, was sold to Cherish for a staggering Rs 6 crore. The scam was further validated by a fake certificate of authenticity provided by Nand Kishore, who has since been arrested.
“Investigations have revealed that the accused sold silver jewellery with gold polish, valued at Rs 300, to the foreigner for Rs 6 crore. They also provided her with a certificate of authenticity. Nand Kishore, who issued the fake certificate, has been arrested, and a search is underway for the absconding father and son,” Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police North Bajrang Singh Shekhawat stated.
Further investigation by the police uncovered that the shop owners had recently purchased a luxurious flat worth Rs 3 crore in Jaipur’s C Scheme area, likely financed by their illicit earnings. Special police teams have been formed to locate and apprehend the absconding duo, while the investigation continues to unfold.
The case highlights the persistent issues of fraud in the jewellery market and the crucial role of international cooperation in addressing such crimes.
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