Kanpur Police have filed a nearly 700-page chargesheet against Mukhtar Ahmad, owner of Baba Biryani, his son Mahfooz, Rais Alam Lari, and three other accused in connection with an alleged ₹2.86 crore commercial fraud involving the supply of raw leather. The prosecution has also included allegations of criminal intimidation made by the complainant during the course of the dispute.
The filing of the chargesheet marks the completion of the police investigation and paves the way for judicial proceedings before the competent trial court.
Complaint Alleges Years of Unpaid Leather Supplies
According to the investigation, leather trader Shamsher Alam, a resident of Jajmau, lodged a First Information Report (FIR) at Jajmau Police Station in October 2025.
In his complaint, Alam alleged that Mukhtar Ahmad introduced him to Rais Alam Lari, proprietor of Goodwill Tanners, and his sons. Following the introduction, he began supplying raw leather to the company between 2016 and 2024.
The complainant claimed that raw leather worth approximately ₹2.86 crore was supplied during this period but that payment for the consignments was never made.
He further alleged that he bore the burden of GST and other applicable taxes associated with the transactions.
Threat Allegations Included in FIR
According to the FIR, repeated demands for payment allegedly resulted in threats from the accused.
The complaint further states that after learning the factory had been sold, Shamsher Alam approached Mukhtar Ahmad on October 17, 2025, seeking settlement of the outstanding dues.
During that meeting, the complainant alleged that he and his son were threatened with false criminal cases and imprisonment if they continued pursuing payment.
These allegations form part of the police investigation and will be examined during trial.
Investigation Results in Extensive Chargesheet
Following completion of the investigation, Kanpur Police submitted a chargesheet of approximately 700 pages before the court on June 28.
The chargesheet names:
- Mukhtar Ahmad
- Mahfooz Ahmad
- Rais Alam Lari
- Three additional accused
Investigators have included documentary records, financial documents, transaction-related material, and other evidence collected during the investigation to support the prosecution's case.
Matter Now Before Trial Court
The case will now proceed before the competent court, where the prosecution will present its evidence in accordance with legal procedure.
The court will examine the material placed on record, determine the charges to be framed, and conduct the trial before reaching any conclusions regarding criminal liability.
It is important to note that the filing of a chargesheet represents the investigating agency's conclusions and does not constitute proof of guilt. The allegations remain subject to judicial scrutiny, and the accused are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
Shunyatax Global Insight
Commercial fraud disputes involving prolonged business relationships often require extensive forensic examination of financial records, invoices, tax documentation, and contractual obligations. Large chargesheets typically reflect the volume of documentary evidence collected rather than the strength of the prosecution's case. Ultimately, the trial process will determine whether the evidence establishes criminal liability or whether the dispute falls within the realm of civil commercial recovery.
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