The Karnataka High Court on Friday (November 8) reportedly reserved its order on a petition filed by two individuals accused of defrauding Amazon India of over ₹69 lakh in a sophisticated returns scam.
Justice M. Nagaprasanna described the scheme as an “ingenious modus operandi,” noting that the case presented a “maze of facts” requiring thorough examination, according to Bar and Bench.
The accused, Sourish Bose and Deepanvita Ghosh, allegedly exploited Amazon’s return system by purchasing high-end products, securing refunds, and then returning counterfeit items in place of the genuine products.
The duo sought to have the first information report (FIR) quashed and a magistrate court’s order taking cognisance of the case set aside. They face charges under Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code (cheating) and Section 66D of the IT Act (Impersonation And Fraud).
The case is said to date back to 2017, when an Amazon employee flagged suspicious returns linked to Bose’s account. The complaint alleges that Bose would order products, process returns almost immediately, and return counterfeit items to secure refunds. The returned items were often shipped from Ghosh’s address or various other locations in Bengaluru.
Senior advocate Hasmath Pasha, representing the accused, argued that his clients were falsely implicated, suggesting that the scam might have involved an Amazon employee. While Pasha acknowledged that ₹69 lakh had been credited to Bose’s account, he maintained that neither Bose nor Ghosh were responsible for the fraud.
ALSO READ | Alert! New scam targets air travellers via fake lounge access app
Despite Pasha’s request for a re-investigation, the court declined, stating that the accused should face trial. The judge concluded by reserving the court’s order on the petition.
ALSO READ | Fake work-from-home ads on Snapchat can steal your money
(Edited by : Shoma Bhattacharjee)
