Hyderabad, April 27: The Hyderabad police have arrested a senior employee in connection with an alleged multi-level marketing fraud. Harish Kumar Singla, who served as the Country Sales Manager at Forever Living Imports (India) Private Limited, was apprehended by the Mirchowk police station team.
DCP Kiran Khare from the Charminar zone informed the media that charges have been filed against Singla under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including Section 5 of the Telangana Protection of Depositors of Financial Establishments Act, 1999, and the Prize Chits and Money Circulation Schemes (Banning) Act.
According to the police, the accused was running a digital marketing scheme that involved defrauding individuals through illegal business activities. He lured people into the scheme with false promises and greed, charging hefty amounts under the guise of promoting Forever Living products.
The police reported that Singla attracted participants by enticing them with the prospect of easy earnings. The actual profits did not come from selling products but rather from recruiting new members and collecting fees from them. He also posted videos showcasing a luxurious lifestyle on social media to attract more participants to the scheme.
It is alleged that Harish Kumar Singla provided online and offline training to his agents, managers, and Forever Business Owners. Fees ranging from ₹199 to ₹249 were charged for admission or registration to these training sessions. He organized meetings and events for the company in several cities across the country.
The accused promoted different packages labeled ‘Slow Track,’ ‘Medium Track,’ and ‘Fast Track,’ enticing people with promises of quick profits. He particularly targeted young adults aged 18 to 24 and homemakers, offering them work-from-home and part-time job opportunities.
Based on complaints from victims, three FIRs have been filed at the Rain Bazaar, Mirchowk, and Madannapet police stations in Hyderabad. Previously, three local managers and agents working at the Achievers Club office in Karmanghat—Mohammad Akram, Mohammad Nauman Raza, and Mohammad Aslam—were also arrested.
The police have seized two mobile phones, an iPad, a MacBook, Forever Living products, a Mercedes-Benz car, and other evidence from the accused. This includes notebooks with phone numbers and leads, online training videos, and links to websites used for collecting personal data.
The police also reported that approximately ₹3 crore in the accused’s bank accounts have been frozen. Efforts are ongoing to locate and apprehend other absconding suspects involved in the case.
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