Karnataka HC dismisses application in Amazon scam case: Fraudsters booked for cheating Rs 69 Lakh
In a significant verdict, the Karnataka High Court dismissed a plea by two accused who allegedly perpetrated an over Rs 69-lakh scam against Amazon. The two accused, Sourish Bose and Deepanvita Ghosh, were involved in an intricate scam where they ordered high-end products from the e-commerce giant and then swapped them with cheap knockoffs before requesting refunds, as alleged.
The high court has granted the FIR filed against the pair in 2017 after it sought to quash. However, the court did not favour their plea and termed their crime a "modern age crime." The scam was exposed when an Amazon employee suspected certain activities of Bose, which involved ordering expensive items and getting them delivered to Ghosh's residence. They returned these goods immediately after getting them, claiming they were faulty and wanted their money back. But instead of returning the original, they changed them to cheaper ones.
With the court ruling done, the case can now continue. The charges involved are online fraud and cheating against Bose and Ghosh. They also face a charge under Section 66D of the Information Technology Act, relating to online fraud and misrepresentation.
Online Fraud Impact
This case highlights the growing issue of online fraud, particularly in e-commerce, where criminals exploit the return and refund systems. It’s a modern challenge that affects businesses, consumers, and e-commerce platforms like Amazon. With online shopping becoming an integral part of daily life, such scams are a significant concern for both consumers and retailers.
The cases of Bose and Ghosh indicate rising exploitation within the marketplaces of the digital world, where scams are growing by passing through complexities and achieving new heights. This case also reminds the e-commerce industries to set stronger checks and more rigorous fraud detection systems.
Legal Outcomes for Defrauders
The judgment by Karnataka High Court makes it amply clear that nothing can go scot-free in online frauds and cheating. The seriousness of charges levelled against both accused renders this case as an important precedent for the others contemplating similar scams. The law is catching up with the complexities of modern online fraud. In this context, justice is moving to cope with fraudulent activities.
