Meesho Defrauded of ₹5 Crore by Fake Seller in Cyber Fraud; Three Arrested
Meesho e-commerce platform was defrauded of ₹5 crore by fraudsters posing as fake sellers. The gang placed orders through fake accounts, returned products, and claimed refunds with fake evidence. Three suspects arrested in Surat.
In a shocking cyber fraud case, e-commerce platform Meesho was defrauded of over ₹5 crore by a group of fraudsters who posed as a fake seller on the platform. The suspects placed orders using fake accounts and subsequently claimed refunds, alleging that they had received damaged products.
The fraudsters, operating under the name 'OM Shree Enterprises,' set up a company in Surat and used fake names and addresses to place multiple orders. After receiving the products, they returned them using fake addresses, replacing the original items with damaged goods. They also provided fabricated video evidence of the damage to claim refunds. Between January and July of this year, the gang managed to collect ₹5.5 crore by siphoning money into various bank accounts.
Meesho's nodal officer filed a complaint with the cyber police in July, leading to the formation of a special team to investigate the matter. The authorities tracked the suspects' bank accounts and mobile numbers, eventually arresting three individuals on November 21 in Surat. During interrogation, the suspects confessed to their involvement in the fraud and revealed the identities of their associates, who are still being pursued by the police. It was also discovered that the suspects were involved in a similar fraud case in 2023.
The police are continuing their investigation, aiming to apprehend all individuals involved in the fraudulent scheme.
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