Surat Textile Fraud Crackdown: Police File 16 FIRs to Tackle Rising Cheating Cases
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In a major action against fraud in the textile sector, police in Surat have started a strong crackdown on cheating cases involving textile traders. Authorities have already registered 16 FIRs (First Information Reports) across different police stations in the city.

This action came after a meeting between senior police officers and textile traders, where traders shared their concerns about increasing fraud cases. Based on these complaints, police quickly began legal action to control the situation.

According to officials, the fraud cases involve amounts ranging from ₹2 lakh to ₹2 crore, showing that both small and large traders are affected. Around 50 complaints are still under investigation, and more cases may be registered in the coming days.

To catch the accused, police teams have been sent to several states including Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Haryana, Delhi-Gurgaon, and West Bengal. This shows that the fraud network is spread across different parts of the country.

Most of these cases are linked to major textile areas such as Salabatpura, Udhna, Varachha, Katargam, and Saroli, where a large number of textile businesses operate.

Police have also said that they may take stricter action against repeat offenders by using the Prevention of Anti-Social Activities Act (PASA). This step is aimed at stopping habitual fraudsters from continuing illegal activities.

In addition, authorities have shared safety guidelines with over 200 textile trade leaders to help them avoid such frauds in the future. These guidelines focus on verifying business deals and maintaining proper records.

This crackdown is seen as an important step to restore trust in the textile market of Surat, which is one of India’s biggest textile hubs.

05:41 PM, Apr 10

Source : Surat Textile Fraud Crackdown: Police File 16 FIRs to Tackle Rising Cheating Cases

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