Ahmedabad businessman arrested for cheating chemical supplier of ₹22.25 lakh
Synopsis
Ahmedabad's Economic Offences Wing has arrested a businessman with at least three fraud cases against him across Gujarat for allegedly cheating a chemical supplier of ₹22.25 lakh — buying goods on credit across six bills, then vanishing after shutting his warehouse and office. The pattern of cases in multiple districts points to a broader trail of alleged financial fraud.
Key Takeaways
Mohit Sahani , 51, proprietor of Electrogeeco Chemical Industries , was arrested by Ahmedabad EOW on 26 October .
He allegedly procured colour dyes and chemicals worth ₹22,25,480 from Datt Chemical via six bills between 6–30 September 2025 without paying.
Sahani allegedly shut his warehouse in Narol and office in Vapi before absconding.
A case has been registered under Sections 316(2), 316(5) and 54 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita at DCB police station , Ahmedabad.
Two prior cases against Sahani exist — one at Dungra police station, Valsad (January 2026) and another at DCB Ahmedabad .
The Ahmedabad Crime Branch's Economic Offences Wing (EOW) on Monday, 26 October arrested a 51-year-old businessman for allegedly defrauding a colour dyes and chemicals supplier of ₹22.25 lakh by purchasing goods on credit, then closing his warehouse and office and absconding without payment. The accused, Mohit Sahani, proprietor of Electrogeeco Chemical Industries, is the subject of at least three registered cases across Gujarat.
How the alleged fraud unfolded
According to police, Sahani allegedly procured colour dyes and chemicals worth ₹22,25,480 from Datt Chemical, owned by complainant Kunal Thekdi, through six bills raised between 6 September and 30 September 2025. He reportedly gained Thekdi's confidence by repeatedly assuring him that payments would be made promptly.
After taking delivery of all the goods, Sahani allegedly shut down his warehouse in the Narol area of Ahmedabad and his office in Vapi and fled, leaving the supplier unpaid.
How police tracked the accused
'The New Cloth Market Wing of the Economic Offences Wing arrested Mohit in Ahmedabad after gathering information through technical evidence and human intelligence,' police said. The operation was carried out under the directions of senior officials who had issued standing orders to trace individuals involved in economic offences, cheating, and criminal breach of trust.
The complaint was filed by Thekdi, 21, a businessman residing in the Maninagar area of Ahmedabad. A case has been registered at the Detection of Crime Branch (DCB) police station under Sections 316(2), 316(5) and 54 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Prior cases against Sahani
Officials confirmed that two other cases had previously been registered against Sahani. The first, under Section 316(2) of the BNS, was registered at Dungra police station in Valsad district on 7 January 2026. A second case was registered at the DCB police station in Ahmedabad under Sections 316(2), 316(5) and 61 of the BNS. The pattern of cases across multiple districts suggests a wider trail of alleged financial fraud, according to investigators.
Investigation status
Further investigation into the matter is currently underway. Authorities have not ruled out the possibility of additional complaints emerging given Sahani's reported history across Gujarat.
Point of View
Accumulate inventory across multiple invoices, then vanish. What stands out is that Sahani allegedly had two prior cases registered against him, raising questions about why he was able to continue operating and extending his credit network across Gujarat. The EOW's use of technical surveillance to track him down is notable, but the broader systemic gap — how repeat offenders in economic crimes evade early detection — deserves scrutiny. For small and mid-sized chemical traders who typically extend credit on trust alone, this case underlines the risk of operating without formal credit-verification checks.
NationPress
26 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was arrested by the Ahmedabad Economic Offences Wing?
Mohit Sahani, a 51-year-old businessman and proprietor of Electrogeeco Chemical Industries, was arrested by the Ahmedabad Crime Branch's Economic Offences Wing (EOW) on 26 October. He is accused of cheating a colour dyes and chemicals supplier of ₹22.25 lakh.
How did Mohit Sahani allegedly commit the fraud?
According to police, Sahani purchased colour dyes and chemicals worth ₹22,25,480 from Datt Chemical through six bills between 6 and 30 September 2025, promising timely payments. He then allegedly shut his Narol warehouse and Vapi office and fled without settling the dues.
Who is the complainant in this case?
The complaint was filed by Kunal Thekdi, 21, owner of Datt Chemical and a resident of the Maninagar area of Ahmedabad. He had supplied goods to Sahani on credit based on assurances of payment.
What are the charges against Sahani?
A case has been registered at the DCB police station in Ahmedabad under Sections 316(2), 316(5) and 54 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which pertain to cheating and criminal breach of trust.
Does Sahani have prior criminal cases?
Yes, officials confirmed two prior cases against him — one under Section 316(2) of the BNS registered at Dungra police station in Valsad district on 7 January 2026, and another at DCB police station in Ahmedabad under Sections 316(2), 316(5) and 61 of the BNS. Further investigation is ongoing.
