Gujarat woman recovers ₹35 lakh in 3 days after Dy CM Sanghavi acts on scam
Synopsis
A Mundra woman who lost over ₹35 lakh to an alleged investment-doubling scheme got it all back in just three days — after walking into a 'Public Day' and placing her complaint directly before Gujarat Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi. The speed of recovery spotlights both the reach of direct political intervention and the persistent threat of Ponzi-style schemes in India's smaller towns.
Key Takeaways
Asha Siddhpura of Mundra, Kutch recovered more than ₹35 lakh within three days of approaching Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi .
She had invested in K.D.
Enterprise roughly three years ago , lured by promises to double her money.
West Kutch SP Vikas Sunda mobilised the Local Crime Branch after Sanghavi's direct intervention.
The recovery was executed under Gujarat's 'Tera Tujhko Arpan' citizen grievance-redressal campaign.
Asha has publicly warned others against schemes promising unusually high or doubled returns.
A Kutch-based woman recovered more than ₹35 lakh within three days of personally approaching Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi over an alleged investment fraud, after West Kutch Police launched a swift investigation on his directions. The recovery, completed by 12 August, has been cited as an outcome of the state's 'Tera Tujhko Arpan' grievance-redressal campaign.
How the Fraud Unfolded
Asha Siddhpura, a resident of Mundra in Kutch district, had joined a company called K.D. Enterprise as an agent approximately three years ago while seeking employment. The company allegedly collected money from investors through schemes that promised to double their investments within a fixed repayment period.
Drawn in by the high-return promises, Asha not only invested her own savings but also introduced other people to the firm. When the repayment period ended, the company's operators allegedly began making excuses and ultimately refused to return the money, leaving her facing financial distress — with both her own funds and money collected from others locked with the company.
The Gandhinagar Appeal
Determined to recover her life savings, Asha travelled to Gandhinagar and personally presented her grievance to Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi during a 'Public Day' programme. She informed him that more than ₹35 lakh had remained stuck after K.D. Enterprise stopped honouring its commitments.
Sanghavi immediately directed West Kutch Superintendent of Police Vikas Sunda to take prompt action and ensure efforts were made for the speedy recovery of her funds.
Police Action and Recovery
SP Vikas Sunda met Asha the following day, recorded the full details of her complaint, and mobilised police teams including the Local Crime Branch to investigate the matter. The operation was conducted under the state's 'Tera Tujhko Arpan' campaign, which focuses on recovering dues owed to citizens.
According to police, more than ₹35 lakh was recovered and returned to Asha within three days of the complaint being registered. SP Sunda confirmed: 'The money belonging to Asha Siddhpura was recovered and returned to her within three days.'
Victim's Warning to Investors
After receiving her money, Asha said: 'My trip all the way to Gandhinagar has truly been worthwhile.' She thanked Deputy CM Sanghavi and the West Kutch Police for their swift response.
Asha also urged the public not to be lured by promises of unusually high returns or schemes claiming to double investments, and to exercise caution before committing funds to unfamiliar companies. The case underscores the continued prevalence of Ponzi-style investment schemes targeting individuals in smaller towns and rural districts.
Authorities have not yet disclosed whether criminal charges have been filed against the operators of K.D. Enterprise, and the broader investigation is reportedly ongoing.
Point of View
But it raises a question mainstream coverage skips: why did institutional channels fail Asha for three years before a single political audience fixed it in 72 hours? The 'Tera Tujhko Arpan' campaign deserves credit for the outcome, but its very success exposes the gap — ordinary investors with no access to a Deputy CM's 'Public Day' remain exposed. Ponzi-style schemes continue to proliferate in India's Tier-3 towns precisely because regulatory reach is thin and financial literacy thinner. The K.D. Enterprise case is not an outlier; it is a pattern.
NationPress
12 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Asha Siddhpura recover her ₹35 lakh from the investment fraud?
Asha personally approached Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi at a 'Public Day' programme in Gandhinagar and filed her complaint. Sanghavi directed West Kutch SP Vikas Sunda to act immediately, and police — including the Local Crime Branch — recovered the full amount within three days under the 'Tera Tujhko Arpan' campaign.
What is K.D. Enterprise and how did the alleged fraud work?
K.D. Enterprise is a company based in the Kutch region that allegedly collected money from investors by promising to double their investments within a fixed period. Asha Siddhpura joined as an agent about three years ago and also brought in other investors; when repayment was due, the operators allegedly refused to return the funds.
What is the 'Tera Tujhko Arpan' campaign?
'Tera Tujhko Arpan' is a Gujarat Police initiative aimed at recovering money or dues owed to citizens and returning them to their rightful owners. West Kutch Police invoked the campaign to facilitate the swift recovery of Asha's funds.
Has anyone been arrested in the K.D. Enterprise case?
Authorities had not publicly disclosed criminal charges or arrests against the operators of K.D. Enterprise as of the latest available information. The broader investigation is reportedly ongoing.
What precaution did the victim urge the public to take?
After recovering her money, Asha Siddhpura urged people not to be attracted by promises of unusually high returns or schemes that claim to double investments, and to exercise caution before committing funds to unfamiliar companies.
