| Address: 6/4 Dasanapura Hobli, National Highway 4, Tumkur road, Opposite Himalaya Drug Company, Makali, Karnataka 562123 |
I, Samudra Baiju aged 22 years, was residing at Aditya Residency, Uttarahalli, am writing this letter to file a formal complaint regarding a fraudulent incident involving a packing and moving service hired by my family on 5th June 2025.
We had contacted Gati Movers and Packers for shifting our household goods. Three individuals, who claimed to be from Bihar, arrived at our residence and packed our belongings which included major household items such as a refrigerator, washing machine, cupboards, two cots, beds, boxes of clothes (around five), suitcases, and personal documents including educational certificates.
At the time of agreement, the total cost of shifting goods from uttarahalli, Bangalore to Cherthala, south Kerala was clearly fixed at ₹17, 000. As per this agreement, we initially paid ₹3, 000 in advance. Later that evening, around 10:00 PM, they demanded the full remaining amount, stating that unless the full payment was made immediately, they would return the goods and offload them back in Uttarahalli. Out of concern for our belongings, we agreed and paid the remaining ₹14, 000, making a total payment of ₹17, 000 as mutually agreed.
However, today (6th June 2025), when we contacted them to check the status of the delivery, they first mentioned that the truck was delayed in Thrissur due to traffic. Later, they sent a bill falsely claiming that an additional amount of ₹28, 500 must be paid due to the volume of goods and the use of an individual vehicle. At no point prior to this were we informed about any extra charges or changes in the terms.
When we refused to pay the additional, unjustified amount, they threatened us by stating that they are not responsible for our items and that we will not receive our goods unless we pay the extra ₹28, 500. This is a clear case of cheating, extortion, and illegal withholding of personal property.
We request your urgent intervention in this matter to:
Trace and identify the individuals and the moving company involved.
Take appropriate legal action under relevant sections of the IPC for cheating and criminal intimidation.
Help in the recovery and safe return of all our belongings at the earliest.
I am ready to provide all necessary evidence such as payment receipts, call records, their contact details, and any further information that may aid the investigation.
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