Sri Vijaya Puram, Nov. 4: It is hereby informed to the general public that FIR No. 73/2026 dated 14/10/2026, U/s 318(4)/61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, r.w.s 3/4/5/6 of the Prize Chits and Money Circulation Schemes (Banning) Act, 1978, has been registered at Police Station Crime & Economic Offences, Sri Vijaya Puram, and the investigation of the case is in progress.
During the course of investigation, allegations have surfaced that representative of QNET/Vihaan business induced members of the public across the A&N Islands to join the QNET/Vihaan business by promising regular/weekly income, commissions and high returns. It is alleged that individuals were encouraged to purchase products and/or introduce new members in expectation of monetary benefits, and substantial amounts were collected from them, with some individuals reportedly paying approximately Rs. 3.50 lakh. Meetings and promotional activities were allegedly conducted at various hotels and other locations in Sri Vijaya Puram and surrounding areas. Several persons have reportedly not received the promised returns and have faced difficulties in obtaining refunds. The complainants have also apprehended that many other persons may have been similarly affected.
In view of the ongoing investigation, it is necessary to identify and examine all persons who invested money in the aforesaid business or associated schemes through the above-mentioned individuals, firms, companies or their representatives, to ascertain the extent of the alleged fraud, identify other persons involved and trace the flow of funds.
Accordingly, all investors/victims who have invested money in Vihaan Direct Selling (India) Pvt. Ltd., QNET and their associated marketing schemes, as well as persons possessing relevant information regarding such transactions, are requested to appear before the Investigating Officer at Police Station Crime & Economic Offences, CID Office, opposite Police Gurudwara, Sri Vijaya Puram, from 04.11.2026 to 20.11.2026, between 0930 hrs and 1730 hrs.
They are requested to furnish accurate details of their investments, along with Fund Receipt Certificates/Bonds issued by Vihaan Direct Selling (India) Pvt. Ltd. or other relevant documents, bank account statements, payment receipts, transaction details, communications and any other supporting evidence available with them.
All concerned persons are requested to come forward and cooperate with the investigation so that the extent of the alleged fraud can be established, other affected persons and individuals involved can be identified, and the flow of funds can be traced. The information and documents furnished will assist the investigating agency in taking appropriate action in accordance with law.
The information and documents may be submitted to Assistant Sub-Inspector Mohd. Rafique, Investigating Officer (Mobile No. 9476092160), or Inspector D. Jagdishwar Rao, Station House Officer, Police Station Crime & Economic Offences, CID, Sri Vijaya Puram (Mobile No. 9474290250).