National News 2025-09-22

THE ECONOMIC OFFENCES WING, DELHI POLICE HAS ARRESTED ACCUSED WHO CHEATED MULTIPLE VICTIMS UNDER THE GUISE OF RASHTRIYA GRAMIN SAKSHARTA MISSION, A FLAGSHIP PROGRAMME OF GOVT. OF INDIA.

ACCUSED IS ALSO INVOLVED IN MULTIPLE CASES PAN INDIA

BRIEF FACTS: -

A complaint was received at EOW, wherein the complainant has alleged that he was lured and induced by the accused persons namely Karunakar Upadhyay @ Ratnakar Upadhyay, Ms. Anita Upadhaya, Saurabh Singh, & Ors under criminal conspiracy to register him as a vendor in ‘Rashtriya Gramin Saksharta Mission’ (RGSM) which was represented as a Govt of India Undertaking by the accused persons, in which the vendors were to supply school dresses for the students belonging to underprivileged section of the society in various states. After taking delivery of school dresses from the complainant, the accused persons did not pay the amount and misappropriated the same. The accused persons also induced the complainant to pay approx. Rs-2 Cr as commission for the allotment of tender. An enquiry was conducted and a case vide FIR No. 70/25, P.S. EOW, Mandir Marg, New Delhi, was registered.

INVESTIGATION: -

Investigation has revealed that accused opened a bank account in the name of RGSM. They also made publications in newspapers for tenders. Accused have withdrawn a huge amount from the account of trust RGSM and used for personal gain. One of the accused Ratnakar Upadhyay was previously booked in multiple number of criminal cases including cases related to cash for job scam and rape in the state of UP. Accused Ms. Anita Upadhyay was the Head of the Trust RGSM and she has also been found to be beneficiary of an amount from the account of RGSM. Further investigation is in progress.

MODUS OPERANDI.

The accused persons created a trust and a fake website name resembling to a government scheme ‘Rashtriya Gramin Swasthya Mission’. They made fake letter heads with word “a Govt of India undertaking” and posed as IAS officer to deceive prospective victims. They executed agreements with the vendors for supply of goods to be distributed among the underprivileged school children. After taking supply, the payments were not made. Investigation revealed that the accused had even induced the vendors into paying large sums of “Earnest Money”, money for commission and “Stamp Paper Charges”

ARREST

Accused Ratnakar and Anita were arrested on 16.07.2025, thereafter efforts were made to arrest accused Saurabh Singh (The office bearer of RGSM). For the said purpose, raids were conducted at Dwarka where the accused used to reside. Thereafter raids were conducted at Triveni Nagar Lucknow, Jaunpur UP, village Kashipur Ghonda UP. Several CDR’s were analyzed and information were also gathered from utility apps. Based on technical surveillance accused Saurabh was arrested on dated 15.09.25 from Lukhnow, UP.

RECOVERY

? Approx 45000 uniforms of Rs.1.5 cr value (approx.) supplied by the complainant.

? Rs 2.79 Lacs Cash + One gold ring + one gold chain also recover

PROPERTY IDENTIFIED IN THE NAME OF ACCUSED:

? Two flats (Purchased on 06.11.24 & Jan 2025) and one car TOYOTA HYRYDER (purchased in December 2024) have been identified which were purchased through the proceeds of crime and the proceedings are being initiated to attach the property. The Car is being seized.

PROFILE OF ARRESTED ACCUSED PERSONS: -

Investigation into the background of the alleged has revealed that accused are involved in multiple cases registered all across the country.

1. Ratnakar Age-40 yrs: Born and brought up in Jaunpur, UP. Graduated from Gulalpur college Jaunpur, UP. He has no permanent job. He has a long criminal history.

1) FIR NO. 234/17 u/s 376/504/506 P.S Sarai Khawaja Jaunpur

2) FIR No. 151/17 u/s 420/467/468/471 P.S Farukhabad Kautwali UP

3) FIR No. 466/17 u/s 419/420 IPC PS Farukhabad Kotwali UP

4) FIR No. 168/17 u/s 406/420/467/468/471/506 PS Hazratganj UP

5) FIR NO. 1062/17 u/s 419/420/467/486 IPC PS Kotwali UP

6) FIR NO. 372 u/s 419/420/467/468/471 PS Kotwali dehat Hardoi

7) FIR No. 536/17 u/s 419/420/506 PS Kotwali Sitapur UP

8) FIR No. 341/14 u/s 420/467/468 PS Kotwali Prayagraj UP

9) FIR No. 540/15 u/s 420/467/468/471 CJM Court Banda UP

10) FIR No. 443/17 u/s 420/406/467/468/471PS Kotwali Farukhadabad

11) FIR No. 154/17 u/s 420/467/468/471 PS Kotwali Farukhabad UP

12) FIR No. 70/23 u/s 376/506 IPC PS Paharganj Delhi

2. Anita Upadhyay Age-35 yrs: - Born and brought up in Rae Bareily. She is head of RGSM. She is authorized signatory of the account of RGSM.

3. Saurabh: Born and brought up in Ghonda UP. Graduated (BA) from Ram Manohar Lohia University Ayodhya. His Parents are farmers. He is presently living in Lucknow. He is involved in two other cases:

o FIR No. 185/22, u/s 3(1) Gangster act P.S Tarun District Ayodhya

o FIR No 35/22, u/s 419/420/467/468/471 IPC, PS Tarun District Ayodhya.

OTHER CASES BEING INVESTIGATED BY EOW, DELHI

Similar complaints, as that of Capt. Shivender Singh Bakshi, were received at EOW wherein the complainants reporting cheating by the alleged accused persons using the similar modus operandi. Economic Offences Wing has registered 06 other cases against the accused. Details of the cases are as under: -

FIR No. 68/2025 – P.S. EOW, Mandir Marg, New Delhi

FIR No. 69/25, P.S. EOW, Mandir Marg, New Delhi

FIR No. 80/25, P.S. EOW, Mandir Marg, New Delhi

FIR No. 105/25, P.S. EOW, Mandir Marg, New Delhi

FIR No. 116/2025, P.S. EOW, Mandir Marg, New Delhi

Cases registered against RGSM in other states such as Uttar Pradesh (UP), Maharashtra, and Chattisgarh :

1. FIR No. 186/25 PS Tarbahar District Bilaspur

2. FIR No. 86/25 PS Pathal gaon Jaspur Chattisgarh

3. FIR No. 198/25 PS Khadki District Pune MH

4. FIR no. 367/25PS Kaushambi, Distt Gaziabad (UP)

MESSAGE FOR AWARENESS: -Citizens and vendors are advised to:

Remain vigilant against frauds carried out in the name of government schemes, trusts, or social welfare organizations.

They must verify the details of the agency/office from Govt offices and authorized websites before going ahead with making investments and applying for tenders.

They must visit the Govt offices and be assured about the schemes/tenders floated and the concerned Govt officials involved in the task.

Verify authenticity of organizations and schemes with official government departments before entering into agreements or making payments.

Avoid upfront payments such as “earnest money,” “processing fees,” or “stamp paper charges” unless verified through legitimate channels.

Check registration details of trusts and companies through official records and government portals.

Report suspicious activities immediately to the nearest police station or the Delhi Police Helpline.

The Economic Offences Wing remains committed to taking strict action against fraudsters and ensuring justice for victims of financial crimes.

Bureau Chief Mahesh Chandra - Delhi

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Date: 13-06-2026