Cyber Fraud Twist: Court Issues Notice to Shraddha Dubey Over Seized Skoda
Saharanpur court issues notice to Shraddha Dubey regarding a Skoda car linked to a Rs 90 lakh Ayushman Bharat cyber fraud case.
In a surprising turn of events, the Saharanpur court has issued a formal notice to Shraddha Dubey regarding a luxury Skoda car linked to a massive cyber fraud operation. This development adds another layer of legal trouble for Dubey, who is already a wanted suspect in the high-profile Shiva Sharma murder case in Lucknow.
The Rs 90 Lakh Ayushman Bharat Scam
The legal battle stems from case number 83/2024, registered at the Saharanpur cyber crime police station. Investigators are probing an alleged cyber fraud totaling Rs 90,59,000, which was reportedly siphoned off through the Ayushman Bharat scheme. As the police tracked the movement of the stolen funds, they discovered that the proceeds of the crime were used to purchase a high-end vehicle.
The Trail of the Skoda
The vehicle in question, a Skoda with registration number DL6CM3920, became a central piece of evidence in the investigation. According to police findings, the inquiry initially pointed toward Ankit Jaiswal, a resident of Lucknow. However, the car was officially registered in the name of Shraddha Dubey.
The police took decisive action in December 2024, arresting three suspects, including Ankit Jaiswal. The Skoda car was seized during the operation and has remained impounded at the cyber crime police station since that time.
Court Proceedings and the Legal Deadline
The matter recently reached the court of the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate-II after an application was filed seeking the release of the impounded vehicle. After hearing the arguments, the court issued a notice to Shraddha Dubey on October 16.
Dubey has been granted an opportunity to present her side of the story and clarify her connection to the vehicle. The court has scheduled the next hearing for October 30, 2026.
A Web of Criminal Allegations
Shraddha Dubey is currently facing a complex legal situation. Beyond the cyber fraud investigation in Saharanpur, she is absconding and wanted by authorities in connection with the murder of Shiva Sharma in Lucknow. This has left officials wondering whether she will choose to surrender in Saharanpur to address the car ownership issue or continue to remain in hiding.
Legal Framework
The proceedings in the Saharanpur case are being conducted under the following legal provisions:
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita: Sections 318(4) and 317(4).
- IT Act: Section 66D, which deals with cheating by personation using computer resources.
The upcoming court date in 2026 is expected to provide critical clarity on the ownership of the seized Skoda and Dubey's role in the alleged financial scam.