Hyderabad, July 6 (Maxim News): Goshamahal Police arrested two men on Sunday for cheating a Hyderabad trader out of Rs 7,48,367. The accused allegedly induced the complainant to supply pulses and grains on a false promise of payment. Police registered a case and produced both accused before court for judicial remand on the same day.
The complainant, Roop Chand Solanki, is a trader based in Feelkhana, Begum Bazar, Hyderabad. He filed a complaint alleging that Akunuru Ashok, 60, proprietor of Dhanalakshmi Traders in Moula Ali, and his driver Dharmendra Singh, 25, dishonestly induced him to supply goods. They allegedly made a false promise of payment but did not settle the dues.
Police registered the case under Cr. No. 242/2026 under Sections 316(5), 316(2) read with 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Investigators collected key documentary evidence during the probe. This included invoices, cheques, and bank return memos. Both accused were apprehended on the same day as the complaint.
Goshamahal Police Seize Two Phones Used in Rs 7.48 Lakh Cheating Case
Furthermore, police seized two mobile phones used in the commission of the offence. Both accused were produced before the court for judicial remand. The investigation is ongoing and further action will follow based on findings. The case was handled under the guidance of DCP Golconda Zone J. Raghavendar Reddy and ACP Goshamahal Division K. Chandra Sekhar Reddy. SHO B. Sravan Kumar led the Goshamahal Police Station team.
Additionally, Akunuru Ashok resides at Flat No. 401, Akshaya Towers, Jawahar Nagar, near Life Spring Maternity Hospital, Moula Ali, Kapra, Hyderabad. Dharmendra Singh currently resides at HB Colony, Raghavendra Nagar, Moulali, Hyderabad. He is originally from Uparla Badiya, Kalab Khurd, Pali, Rajasthan.
Moreover, the case highlights a common fraud pattern in wholesale trade. Traders extend credit on verbal assurances or post-dated cheques. However, when payment fails, recovery becomes difficult. Police said timely reporting helps prevent further offences and protects other traders from similar fraud.
Exercise due diligence before extending credit facilities to new customers. Verify the credentials of buyers before supplying goods. Maintain proper invoices and payment records at all times. Avoid supplying goods solely on verbal assurances or unverified post-dated cheques. In case of suspected cheating or fraudulent transactions, approach the nearest police station immediately. Timely reporting prevents further offences and protects others from similar fraud.
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