Major iPhone Export Fraud in Navi Mumbai
A Panvel-based businessman, Vishal Sachdev Tyagi, 49, was allegedly cheated of over ₹2.75 crore by a Jaipur-based company claiming to supply 600 iPhones for export. The Panvel City Police have registered a case against three individuals involved in the fraud.
The accused include:
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Pushpapuri Laxmanpuri Goswami (Bhilwara)
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Abdul Jamalludin Shamim and Aman Abdul Shamim (Panchyawala, Jaipur)
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Waseem Ahmed, company manager (full address unknown)
How the Scam Happened
Tyagi placed the iPhone order on 14 August 2025 and paid a total advance of ₹2,75,57,079 directly into the company’s bank account between August and November 2025.
Despite repeated follow-ups, the company neither delivered the phones nor refunded the money, raising suspicion of criminal breach of trust and cheating.
“The accused, acting in collusion, deceived the complainant by promising delivery of iPhones that were never supplied. The funds were received but not returned,” said Senior Inspector Nitin Thakare of Panvel City Police.
Legal Action and Charges
The police registered a case under:
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Section 316(2) – Cheating
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Section 318(4) – Criminal breach of trust
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Section 3(5) – Common intention (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023)
Currently, no arrests have been made, and investigations are ongoing to trace and apprehend the accused.
Key Takeaways
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Advance payment scams continue to target businesses in India.
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Buyers are advised to verify company credentials before transferring large amounts for overseas trade.
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Authorities are urging victims to report frauds promptly to enable swift legal action.
