Chandigarh: Chandigarh Police has booked a Panchkula resident for allegedly duping a city-based businessman of ₹88.66 lakh on the pretext of purchasing pharmaceutical raw material, with cheques issued for payment later dishonoured.The complainant, Mohan Antony Vaid of DPS Antibiotics Branch, Makhan Majra, alleged that Adil Latif Khan, proprietor of Incredible Medicare in Sector 27, Panchkula, cheated him in connection with multiple purchases of raw material.According to the complaint, the accused procured material on different occasions in 2023 amounting to ₹30,04,280 and ₹58,62,240. For payment, he allegedly issued two cheques in April 2024 drawn on SBI, Panchkula.However, when the cheques were presented, both were dishonoured as the accused had not authorised their clearance. The complainant alleged that the cheques were issued with fraudulent intent.He further claimed that the accused had also taken additional raw material, details of which are being compiled.Following a complaint lodged at the SSP public window and verification of facts, the Mauli Jagran police registered a case and initiated an investigation.How the fraud unfoldedBusiness deal: Accused purchased pharma raw material in 2023Amount involved: ₹88.66 lakh across multiple transactionsPayment mode: Two cheques issued (April 2024, SBI Panchkula)What went wrong: Both cheques dishonoured on presentationAllegation: Cheques issued without intent to payAdditional claim: More raw material taken; details being compiledAction taken: Complaint filed; police case registered after verification
