Indian Army — Complaint Regarding Online Fraud in the Name of Vehicle Sale (Mahindra Thar MH47A9376)

Address: Mohili Village, Saki Naka, Andheri

*To, **
The Officer-in-Charge
Cyber Crime Cell / Local Police Station
Mumbai
[Date]

**Subject: Complaint Regarding Online Fraud in the Name of Vehicle Sale (Mahindra Thar MH47A9376)**

**Respected Sir/Madam, **

My name is **Pranay Dalvi**, and I am writing this to file a complaint regarding a case of online fraud I experienced while trying to purchase a used car through the OLX platform.

I came across an advertisement on OLX for a **Mahindra Thar CRDI 2015 model**, registration number **MH 47 A 9376**, listed by a person named **Jagdeep Malik** (the third owner of the vehicle). He mentioned that the vehicle was located at **Deolali Army Camp, Nashik** and quoted a price of **₹23, 0000**.

Mr. Jagdeep Malik contacted me from the number **+[protected]**. After a brief discussion, we finalized the deal over the phone. He informed me that the vehicle would be delivered to my address and I would need to pay an **“army security deposit” of ₹4, 350**, which he said was fully refundable and would be adjusted in the final amount if the deal proceeded.

He shared a **QR code and bank details** for payment:

* **Account Holder Name**: Smrutismaranika Sahoo
* **Account Number**: [protected]
* **IFSC Code**: BKID0005557
* **Bank Name**: Bank of India

I made the payment of **₹4, 350 via GPay**, after which he sent me a fake receipt and shared some documents that appeared to be related to the vehicle.

The next day, when I contacted Mr. Jagdeep to ask about the vehicle’s delivery, I received a call from another person named **Pawan Kumar Pandey** (**Mobile: +[protected]**), who claimed to be the army personnel handling delivery. He asked for an additional **₹15, 500** as a **GPS tracking activation fee**, promising that it would be refunded upon vehicle delivery.

At this point, I suspected fraudulent activity and refused to make any further payments. However, I have already lost **₹4, 350** to this scam.

I am attaching the following evidence for your reference:

1. Screenshot of the OLX advertisement.
2. Payment receipt of ₹4, 350.
3. QR code and bank details shared by the fraudster.
4. Shared documents related to the vehicle.
5. WhatsApp/Call logs (if available).

**Request:**
I kindly request you to:

* Investigate this matter and take strict legal action against the individuals involved.
* Help me recover the money lost due to this fraud.
* Prevent these fraudsters from targeting more innocent people.

Thank you for your attention and support. Please let me know if any further information or documents are required.

**Sincerely, **
Pranay Dalvi
[protected]
[protected]@gmail.com