ЁЯУ░ ACN тАУ ANTICOUNTERFEIT NEWS
Date: Sunday, 16th February 2025
Location: Nagpur, Maharashtra
Massive Counterfeit Edible Oil Operation Dismantled in Nagpur: Hudkeshwar Police Crack Down on Food Fraud Ring
In a major breakthrough in the fight against counterfeit food products, the Hudkeshwar Police have successfully busted a large-scale fake edible oil manufacturing and distribution racket operating from Kurla, located on the Outer Ring Road in Nagpur. The counterfeiters were found replicating two leading edible oil brandsтАФFortune Soya Health Oil and Ambuja Gold Refined Soyabean OilтАФposing serious threats to public health and consumer trust.
The raid was conducted on Sunday, February 16, 2025, following a complaint filed by the Intellectual Property Investigation & Detective Services (IPINDS) team. An FIR (No. 0101/2025) was registered a day earlier, and swift action was taken under the leadership of Police Inspector Mr. Dnyaneshwar Mukundrao from the Hudkeshwar Police Station.
Widespread Retail Involvement Uncovered:
During the investigation, six retail outlets were identified as actively involved in selling counterfeit Fortune edible oil. The businesses include:
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Atharv Trading Company (Owner: Mr. Nilesh Dilip Shahu)
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Rajesh Kirana (Dayaram Hiraram Gupta)
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New Hari Om Kirana (Vinod Yashwant Sonkusare)
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Hanumant Kirana (Rahul Purshotam Dengre)
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Chakradhar Kirana (Ravi Naresh Borkar)
Among them, Mr. Nilesh Dilip Shahu was identified as the key operator, managing both the manufacturing unit and storage facility, while also serving as the sole distributor of the counterfeit Ambuja Gold oil.
Legal Action and Charges Filed:
The accused have been booked under multiple legal provisions:
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Copyright Act, 1957 тАУ Sections 51, 63, and 65
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Trademark Act, 1999 тАУ Sections 103 and 104
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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Act, 2023 тАУ Section 318(4) (relating to counterfeit food products)
Value of Seized Goods and Key Items:
Authorities recovered counterfeit goods and materials with a total estimated market value of тВ╣8,56,530 (Eight lakh fifty-six thousand five hundred thirty rupees).
Items seized during the operation include:
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Counterfeit Ambuja Gold stickers and branded packaging rolls
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Branded cartons and packaging tools
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Equipment used in oil processing and packaging
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A Tata Intra Tempo (MH49 AT 88047) used for illegal distribution
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An electric pump, weighing scale, and two oil-filled drums
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12 empty AWL tins and additional packaging items
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Five samples reserved for laboratory testing
Police Statement:
тАЬThis operation is a crucial milestone in ensuring consumer safety. Counterfeit food items like edible oil can have grave health implications. Our team acted swiftly and will continue to dismantle such illegal networks,тАЭ said Inspector Dnyaneshwar Mukundrao.
The IPINDS team also praised the police’s effective execution and reiterated its commitment to protecting consumers and brand integrity through continuous enforcement.
Investigation Continues:
Authorities are actively pursuing leads to trace the full scope of the counterfeit network. Further raids, arrests, and supplier identification are expected in the next phases of the investigation.
Consumer Advisory:
Stay Alert. Stay Safe.
Consumers are strongly advised to purchase edible oils and other consumables only from licensed, authorized sellers. Counterfeit food items are often made in unhygienic, unregulated environments and can cause severe health risks, including digestive issues, contamination, and long-term health damage.
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Look for packaging inconsistencies, spelling errors, and proper seal marks
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Verify product details via official brand channels
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Report any suspicious product or retailer to your nearest police station or brand customer care
Protect your familyтАЩs healthтАФchoose genuine.
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