Ahmedabad: A man once associated with a prominent angadia firm on CG Road has allegedly duped several influential individuals, including political leaders, and fled to Dubai.State agencies await filing of a formal complaint to begin a full-fledged investigation, with the possibility of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) also looking into alleged financial irregularities, sources said. Officials said crucial documents related to the alleged cheating were submitted to multiple agencies over the past year and a half. Meanwhile, the absence of an FIR so far despite the scale of the alleged fraud has delayed official action, including initiating extradition proceedings against the accused.According to sources, the accused was recently summoned by a premier police agency. “A constable visited his workplace on CG Road and asked him to appear for questioning. Assuring officials he would present himself the next day, he left the country that very night,” said a senior police officer.According to a police officer, the accused allegedly projected himself as a well-connected person, often citing links with senior officials and showing his photos with VIPs. He attended social events and offered help in clearances or deals, thus gaining trust. Once confidence was built, he would allegedly seek money under various pretexts.Cops suspect the accused was involved in multiple illegal activities, including cricket betting, smuggling, and cryptocurrency conversion, and is believed to be operating from Dubai, where he allegedly continues to be involved in betting and gambling operations.
