Pharma Scam worth Rs 10 Cr in Ludhiana: Company Employees Booked for Massive Internal Fraud

Behl stated that the fraud was discovered after the company noticed discrepancies in inventory records and irregular sales patterns. This prompted an internal audit, which revealed that large quantities of pharmaceutical products had been siphoned off and sold illegally. The investigation also pointed to communication with Harpreet Singh, with evidence found on the mobile phones of the accused strengthening the case.

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According to Hindustan Times, a case has been registered under Sections 408 (criminal breach of trust by clerk or servant), 420 (cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property), and 120-B (criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code.

The Tribune confirmed the findings and added that the employees had used their old networks and external contacts to execute the scam over an extended period. “The suspects allegedly colluded to sell medicines worth crores in the market,” the report stated.

Investigating Officer Anil Kumar confirmed that police have launched an active search for the accused. “We are working on concrete leads and hope to make arrests soon,” he told HT.

The incident has sent shockwaves through the city’s pharmaceutical sector, raising concerns about internal security protocols and oversight within drug distribution networks. The police investigation is ongoing.