Police have uncovered a ₹12 lakh fraud involving fuel cards issued in the name of Bollywood actor Farhan Akhtar. The case is registered against Naresh Singh, 35, the driver of Farhan Akhtar’s mother Honey Irani, and Arun Singh, 52, an employee of a petrol station near Bandra Lake.
The accused allegedly misused the fuel cards by swiping them without dispensing petrol and converting the fraudulent transactions into cash.
The scam came to light when Honey Irani’s manager, Diya Bhatia, 36, noticed irregularities in the fuel usage records. Vehicles with a 35-litre capacity were being billed for 62 litres of petrol. Additionally, transactions were recorded for a car that had been sold seven years ago.
When questioned, Naresh Singh could not explain the discrepancies and admitted to using three separate fuel cards issued in Farhan Akhtar’s name.
Investigations revealed that Naresh Singh obtained the fuel cards from Farhan Akhtar’s former driver in 2022. Instead of filling petrol, he would swipe the cards at the SV Road petrol pump in Bandra, where Arun Singh allegedly handed him cash between ₹1,000 and ₹1,500 per swipe.
The duo reportedly manipulated the records by inflating fuel quantities and creating transactions for vehicles no longer owned by the family. This method allowed them to split the money while keeping the card bills hidden under routine expenses.
During police interrogation, Naresh Singh confessed to his role in the fraud, admitting that he used fake transactions to pocket cash. Both accused have been booked under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code, including 316(2) for criminal breach of trust, 318(4), and 3(5).
This case highlights how misuse of corporate or personal fuel cards can lead to significant financial losses if not monitored closely.
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