Pune Pharma Distributor Duped of Rs 4.4 Crore in Dubai Export Scam; Man and Woman Booked
Pune, 16th June 2025: In a major fraud case, a Pune-based pharmaceutical distributor has been cheated of over ₹4.4 crore by two individuals who falsely promised to export medicines to a Dubai-based company. The accused include a man and a woman, one of whom is known to operate a local pharmacy.
Based on a complaint filed by Nilesh Sonigara (46), a resident of Mukund Nagar, the Vishrambaug Police have registered a case against Jayesh Vasant Jain (41) of Maharshinagar, and a woman from Mohammadwadi.
According to the FIR, Sonigara is the owner of New Amar Pharmaceuticals, a wholesale medicine supplier catering to hospitals and retail pharmacies across Pune. In 2024, he came into professional contact with the woman accused, who also runs a pharmacy. Trusting her, he began supplying medicines to her on a credit basis.
In November 2024, the woman introduced Sonigara to Jayesh Jain, claiming he was linked to a director of a Dubai-based company seeking large quantities of medicines for export. Backed by her assurance, Sonigara agreed to the arrangement and began dispatching consignments.
Between March 13 and May 8, Sonigara supplied ₹4,40,35,905 worth of medicines on one-month credit. The supplies were billed in the woman’s name, who in turn issued 60 post-dated cheques as assurance.
However, when Sonigara began following up for payment, the woman started delaying responses, eventually claiming that her account lacked sufficient funds. She later stopped all communication.
Further inquiries by Sonigara revealed that she had allegedly used a similar scheme to cheat another medicine distributor of ₹83.38 lakh.
Following the complaint, the police have registered an FIR under sections of cheating and criminal breach of trust. The case is currently under investigation by Police Inspector Arun Ghodke from the Crime Branch.
