Multi-Crore Fake ‘Imported Food’ Racket Busted in Delhi; Expired Goods Re-Labeled as Premium Items
NEW DELHI — In a major crackdown on food fraud, the Delhi Police Crime Branch has busted a multi-crore counterfeit food business operated by Atal Jaiswal and his six associates. The gang allegedly imported expired or near-expiry food items from the US and Dubai, re-packaged them using chemical treatments, and sold them online as luxury imported goods.
According to police officials, the syndicate imported heavily discounted, discarded food products—including popular items like Oreo biscuits, Coca-Cola bottles, and premium foreign chocolates.
The Modus Operandi
The group established an illegal processing unit in Delhi where they systematically altered the imported goods:
Chemical Date Removal: Used chemical solvents to erase original manufacturing and expiration dates.
Re-labeling: Printed fresh barcodes, fake MRP stickers, and extended shelf-life dates.
Repackaging & Online Sales: Repackaged the tainted goods to look like high-end imported food items before listing them on various online platforms.
Investigators estimate that the syndicate generated between ₹6 crore to ₹10 crore through this fraudulent operation.
Massive Crime Branch Raid
The lucrative business came to a grinding halt following a surprise raid by the Crime Branch at the Delhi factory. During the operation, authorities seized massive quantities of compromised food products, including:
6,000 kg of expired chocolates and biscuits
14,000 liters of expired soft drinks
Thousands of kilograms of sauces, mayonnaise, and milk powder
Police have taken all seven individuals into custody, and a detailed investigation is underway to identify the online marketplaces used to distribute these hazardous products to unsuspecting consumers.
