Couple Arrested in Alleged Rs 2 Crore Fraud Case Involving 120 Women in Udaipur
Udaipur, October 3, 2026: Pratap Nagar police have arrested a husband and wife from Bengaluru in connection with an alleged fraud of more than Rs 2 crore involving around 120 women in Udaipur.
The two accused were produced before a Udaipur court on Saturday and were sent to seven days of police custody. Police are now questioning them about the allegedly defrauded amount, money collected in the name of investments and the wider network involved in the case.
Around 120 Women Filed Complaint
According to advocate Saloni Kumari, who is representing the victims, around 120 women from the Pratap Nagar area filed a case against the couple at the police station in July 2026.
The couple had allegedly been living in the Pratap Nagar area for around 20 years. They allegedly collected money from women in the neighbourhood by promising high returns through investments in VC and chit fund schemes.
According to the allegations, more than Rs 2 crore was collected through the scheme.
After the case was registered and police began taking action, the accused allegedly fled Udaipur.
Rajasthan High Court Plea
Advocate Saloni Kumari and her husband Karan, representing the victims, approached the Rajasthan High Court seeking a fair investigation and the arrest of the accused.
Following the plea, directions were issued to the police to conduct a fair investigation and ensure the arrest of the accused.
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