Gujarat : Osia Mall’s Rs.250 Crore Scam Rocks Traders, 267 Victims Approach Police

Ahmedabad | Gujarat — An explosive financial scandal has rocked Ahmedabad after 267 traders accused Osia hypermarket owners Dhirendra Chopra, also known as Dheeraj Chopra, and his wife Kavita Chopra of orchestrating a massive ₹250 crore fraud and fleeing after months of unpaid dues and bounced cheques.

Traders allege that goods were supplied on credit over several years, but payments suddenly stopped eight months ago. Despite repeated assurances from the owners, post-dated cheques issued as guarantees were dishonoured by banks, deepening suspicions of a coordinated fraud.

Vivekbhai said, “We trusted them for years. Now ₹1.57 crore worth of cheques have bounced and the owners are unreachable.”

Many traders say funds are stuck as Oshia Mall has reportedly come under National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) proceedings, while owners and managers remain untraceable.

Hiteshbhai Thakkar (₹25 lakh loss) said, “I supplied branded goods regularly, but after cheque stoppage everything collapsed.”

Narendra Tiwari said, “My cheque was stopped before deposit. Small traders are devastated.”

With 267 formal complaints already filed, traders are demanding swift police action and government intervention to recover their trapped funds. They have also approached business bodies seeking collective legal recourse. Authorities have confirmed receipt of applications, while investigation is expected to proceed into alleged absconding of key accused and financial irregularities.