National Desk | July 14, 2025:
A large-scale financial fraud involving Biharilal Greenwood Pvt. Ltd. and Marbone India Pvt. Ltd., both falsely posing as manufacturers and suppliers of wood, PVC, and WPC doors, has come to light, with complaints pouring in from multiple states across India. The alleged masterminds of the scam are a couple — Vedant Khesri and Neha Khesri — who have reportedly defrauded numerous individuals and companies under the guise of running legitimate businesses.
According to multiple victims, the couple operated by aggressively advertising their fake companies through online platforms and social media, targeting small-scale builders, contractors, and property developers in need of quality construction materials like WPC doors, plywood, and wall panels. They used deceptive tactics, including follow-up calls, professional-looking documents (GST, PAN, incorporation certificates), and videos of fake manufacturing units to win trust.
Once trust was established, the victims were asked to make advance payments — usually 80% to 90% of the order value — via bank transfer to company accounts. However, after receiving the funds, the accused either stopped all communication or offered false promises of delayed delivery. In several instances, victims received post-dated cheques, which bounced due to insufficient funds. Repeated attempts to seek refunds were met with avoidance, false reassurances, or complete silence.
Fraud complaints have emerged from several states, including Tripura, West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand, suggesting that this is part of a well-orchestrated pan-India scam. Victims have reported the matter to their respective local police and cybercrime cells, with varying responses.
One victim reported that he personally visited the office address of Marbone India Pvt. Ltd., provided by Vedant Khesri, only to find no office existed at the location. When he attempted to lodge a complaint at a local police station in Kolkata, he was reportedly denied by the local authorities, raising concerns about jurisdictional accountability in such cyber-enabled financial frauds.
In a significant legal development, the District Court of Tripura has issued an arrest warrant against Vedant Khesriin connection with a case filed by one of the defrauded individuals. Multiple FIRs have been registered in various states against both Vedant Khesri and Neha Khesri, and efforts are reportedly underway to trace their movements and bring them to justice.
Several complainants have stated that Neha Khesri is not only complicit but actively involved — handling client communications, payment processing, and documentation — making her an equal participant in the fraudulent operations.
Law enforcement agencies have urged businesses and individuals to exercise extreme caution while transacting with unknown online vendors. With the interstate nature of the scam becoming evident, calls are being made for a centralized investigation or multi-state coordination to curb the couple’s fraudulent operations and ensure justice for the victims.
Those who believe they may have been defrauded by Biharilal Greenwood Pvt. Ltd. or Marbone India Pvt. Ltd. are encouraged to contact their local cybercrime units and file formal complaints immediately.
