Fraudsters Cheat NGO of ₹1 Crore Commission, Give ₹10 Note & Disappear: NGO Scammed
The NGO members deposited ₹1 crore in a local Angadia firm after being promised a ₹2.20 crore donation through CSR. However, the promised amount was not transferred to the NGO’s account, leading the members to realize they were cheated and file a complaint with the town police, initiating an investigation.
NGO Operating in Navsari Fountain Plaza
The Akhand Bharat Akhand Foundation, an NGO operating on the third floor of Fountain Plaza in Navsari, has been active for the past three years. It operates with the approval of the Government of India’s Corporate Affairs and provides free lifetime medication to needy elderly people via the post office. The NGO constantly requires funds for its operations and seeks donors.
CSR Donation Deal Finalized
An individual named Anant introduced the NGO to Akash, who claimed to work with Panega Enterprises in Mumbai to facilitate a CSR donation of ₹2.20 crore. However, a condition was set to deposit ₹1 crore in a local Angadia firm first. Following this, Deep and Bhavesh from the company visited Navsari, accompanied by the NGO manager Milind Dhayal, to deposit ₹1 crore at the Angadia firm.
Money Deposited at Angadia, Awaiting RTGS
Milind Dhayal, Deep, and Bhavesh deposited the money at the Angadia firm and returned to their office, waiting for the RTGS transfer, which never came. Deep and Bhavesh excused themselves and disappeared. Realizing the fraud, Milind Dhayal and other NGO members returned to the Angadia firm, showing a ₹10 note used to withdraw the money.
NGO Manager Shocked at Angadia Firm
Upon investigation, the Angadia firm revealed that the money was sent to Indore’s Mahendra Amba Angadia, from where Abid Kachwala had withdrawn ₹1 crore. When Milind Dhayal contacted Akash, he assured the RTGS would be done and called them to Mumbai, but he never showed up. Consequently, the NGO filed a complaint against the four individuals at Navsari Town Police Station.
Cautionary Tale for NGOs Seeking Donations
This incident of an NGO losing ₹1 crore while attempting to secure a ₹2.20 crore CSR donation serves as a warning to other NGOs. It highlights the need for caution when dealing with donations.
“We Were Cheated by Four People”: NGO
Milind Dhayal, the NGO manager, stated that they provide free lifetime medication to needy elderly individuals. Anant introduced them to Akash, who promised a ₹2.20 crore donation from a Mumbai company’s CSR fund, conditional on depositing ₹1 crore in cash. After the deposit, they found out that the money was withdrawn from Indore, leading them to file a complaint against the four individuals at Navsari Town Police Station.
