Fake Ayurvedic Medicine Companies Busted, Three Arrested

Fake Ayurvedic Medicine Ring Dismantled

In a significant crackdown, police in Bareilly's Baradari police station area have exposed a gang allegedly selling counterfeit Ayurvedic medicines. The group falsely advertised their products, claiming to cure serious ailments like diabetes within just three days.

Authorities have arrested three individuals in connection with the case, while two others are reported to be absconding. During the police operation, a substantial haul was recovered from the scene, including 75 packets of fake medicines, 14 mobile phones, three laptops, two chargers, fraudulent bills, shipping labels, and data related to the gang's website.

Modus Operandi Revealed

Interrogation of the arrested suspects has shed light on the gang's online fraudulent practices. The group operated without any valid licenses, conning people through an online website and various advertisements.

They would take orders from customers for products named 'Diabo Diabetic Powder' and 'Brahm Sugar Care'. To gain customer trust, they generated fake bills in the names of different companies and sent them along with the medicines.

One of the arrested individuals confessed that the gang received online orders and delivered the medicines to customers via courier.

Another accused admitted to creating misleading advertisements on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram, with claims such as "Diabetes cured 100 percent in three days." A website was also operated using the Shopify platform for these operations.

To avoid suspicion, the gang utilized a Cash on Delivery payment method, making it harder for customers to detect the fraud.

Legal Action Underway

A case has been registered at the Baradari police station under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including sections 318(4), 336(3), 338, 340(2), 61(2) BNS, and section 66D of the IT Act.

Police are actively searching for the absconding suspects and conducting a thorough investigation of the recovered data to identify any other potential members of the gang. This operation is expected to curb fraudulent activities being conducted in the name of healthcare services.