Mumbai, January 19, 2024 – The City Civil and Sessions Court in Mumbai has rejected the bail application of Premsagar Putr Ramsarup, who was accused of facilitating an online fraud amounting to Rs. 3 lakh. The order was passed by Additional Sessions Judge R.R. Patare (C.R. No. 1) on January 18, 2024, in connection with Crime No. 89/2023, registered at N.M. Joshi Marg Police Station.
Case Background
The case originated from a complaint filed by Shradha Ujwal Bhure, who reported that she was deceived by an individual posing as a representative of City Bank Diners Club. The complainant stated that on January 3, 2023, she received a WhatsApp advertisement regarding a credit card offer. The accused, identified as Saurabh Sharma, allegedly convinced her to activate an Android phone provided by the fraudulent entity and to fill in her banking details via a link. Subsequently, Rs. 3 lakh was fraudulently transferred from her account to Tanishq Chennai for the purchase of gold ornaments.
Investigations revealed that the accused sold the gold and transferred the proceeds to multiple accounts. Authorities allege that Premsagar Putr Ramsarup played a crucial role in the crime by providing a SIM card to his co-accused, which was used to execute the fraud.
Arguments and Court Decision
The defense, represented by Advocate Niranjan Ganpat Igave, argued that the accused was falsely implicated and had no direct involvement in the crime. The defense contended that Ramsarup had not benefited from the fraudulent transaction and that his custodial interrogation was unnecessary. The accused also assured the court that he would abide by any conditions imposed if granted bail.
However, the prosecution, led by APP Ramesh Siroya, strongly opposed the bail application. The prosecution highlighted the increasing cases of online fraud and the grave nature of the allegations against the accused. The court was informed that the accused had played a role in facilitating the crime by providing a SIM card used in the fraud. The prosecution also raised concerns about the possibility of evidence tampering and the accused absconding if released on bail.
After reviewing the case details, the court ruled against granting bail. Judge R.R. Patare emphasized the seriousness of online financial crimes and stated that the allegations against Ramsarup were substantial. The court observed that frauds involving fake advertisements on social media were on the rise, warranting a strict approach to deter such crimes.
Conclusion
The rejection of the bail plea underscores the judiciary’s firm stance against cyber fraud and financial crimes. With online scams becoming increasingly sophisticated, law enforcement agencies continue to intensify their efforts to crack down on such fraudulent activities. The accused remains in custody as the investigation progresses.
The order was officially signed by the judge on January 19, 2024, and subsequently uploaded for public record.