Uttarakhand: A case of alleged fraud has come to light from Kashirampur area of Kotdwar, where a woman is accused of taking large amounts of money from local women in the name of running a registered chit fund and then disappearing.

So far, 24 women have complained that they deposited amounts ranging from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh each. They say they neither received any receipts nor got their money back.

Victims Approach Police for Help

The affected women, residents of Kashirampur Talla, reached the police station along with Mahendrapal Singh Rawat, president of the Ex-Servicemen’s Struggle Committee. They submitted a written complaint to Inspector Pradeep Negi and demanded strict action against the accused woman.

According to the women, the accused lived in their neighbourhood and won their trust by claiming that she was running a registered chit fund. Believing her, several women invested their savings with her.

No Receipts, No Refunds

The victims said that whenever they asked for a receipt, the woman refused to give any proof of payment. Later, when they demanded their money back, she allegedly abused them and clearly said that she would not return the amount. After this, the woman reportedly went missing from the area.

Police Assure Action After Evidence

The women stated that the money they gave was their lifetime savings and they are now in deep distress. They have urged the administration to take quick action and help them recover their money.

Inspector Pradeep Negi said that once the victims submit proper evidence, the police will start an investigation and take action according to the law.