Hundreds Cheated After Being Promised Two-Wheelers at Half the Price in Kerala

The accused should not go scot-free. The money in his frozen accounts must be distributed among the complainants. Sindhu K, one of the victims

- Vishnu Varma

KOCHI: Last year, when Sindhu K, a chef in Azhikode in Kannur district, was looking to buy a two-wheeler to commute to work, she heard of an offer being available to women through which they could purchase two-wheelers at half its on-road price. The information was relayed through Pushpajan, a member of the local tailors' welfare board, of which she was also a member, said Sindhu.

"Pushpajan was also the secretary of an organisation called Seed Society. He told me that corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds of some big firms were available to them through which they are offering two-wheelers and household appliances like sewing machines, water purifier and laptops at half the price. When I asked around, I found people who have got such appliances at half the price. So, I trusted them and paid ₹60,000 through bank transfer for a TVS Jupiter back in July," Sindhu told HT.

Sindhu and many others like her were promised the delivery of the two-wheelers within 100 working days. But the promises remained unfulfilled.