Lagatar24 Desk
Ranchi: The ₹4 crore fraud case that rocked Odisha in 2022 has now reached Jharkhand, with Odisha’s Crime Branch, CID, and Economic Offences Wing (EOW) launching an investigation to trace possible investments made in the state using the defrauded money.
Properties Bought in Jharkhand Under Scrutiny
The Odisha police have requested detailed information about properties allegedly bought in Jharkhand by four accused individuals: Tanveer Nazri, Amar Danish, Nishant Prakash Jaiswal, and Mohammad Abdul Hasnain.
The ‘Vastav India Trust’ Scam
An FIR filed in Bhubaneswar reveals that the accused ran a fake organization named ‘Vastav India Trust’, which promised to promote solar awareness and distribute LED bulbs. Another campaign named ‘Chhoo Loon Aasman’ targeted school students, offering fake pre-matric scholarships. Using these schemes, they reportedly duped the public and parents of students.
Over 3,500 Victims, Offices Shut Overnight
The scam affected more than 3,500 people, from whom the accused collected over ₹4 crore. Once the funds were secured, they allegedly shut down all offices and disappeared, leaving victims without recourse.