Cybercrime Cops Probe ₹1.10 Crore Fraud on Sailor
Cyberabad Cybercrime police are investigating a ₹1.10 crore investment fraud after a Merchant Navy sailor alleged he was duped with promises of Russian farmland ownership and high returns.
Cyberabad Cybercrime police registered a case after a Merchant Navy sailor alleged that he was cheated of ₹1.10 crore by persons who lured him into investing in agricultural land in the Russian Federation with promises of ownership rights and high returns.
A senior police official said an advocate approached the Cybercrime police station on behalf of the complainant to lodge the case. Investigators are now attempting to contact the sailor directly to record his statement and obtain his version before proceeding further with the probe.
According to the FIR, the complainant, aged 46 and a resident of Nallagandla, alleged that he was introduced to one Narendra Kamal, who claimed to be the director of United Farming JSC‑Russia and Lentils Plus‑India. Kamal projected that the companies were involved in acquiring and developing agricultural land in Russia. He assured investors of ownership rights, share certificates, documentary proof and periodic returns from agricultural operations while communicating through WhatsApp and other electronic platforms.
Trusting these representations, the sailor allegedly transferred ₹1.10 crore towards the proposed investment. The accused acknowledged receipt of the amount and assured the complainant that the investment process had commenced. He promised allotment of shares corresponding to nearly 40 hectares of farmland and projected returns of ₹27.5 lakh in the first quarter of 2026, claiming profits could eventually rise to ₹100 crore.
The complaint stated that despite several months of follow‑up, no ownership documents, land registration records, investment agreements or government approvals were furnished. Instead, the accused continued giving various reasons for delay, including travel to Russia, documentation, business commitments and health issues, while assuring that formalities would be completed soon. The complainant alleged that despite paying ₹1.10 crore, no ownership rights were provided.
Based on the complaint, Cybercrime police registered a case under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the IT Act. The investigation is underway, and police said efforts are being made to contact the complainant directly to verify the allegations and record his detailed statement.
