UIICL Fraud: Three Sentenced to 5 Years RI and ₹35.30 Lakh Fine

Three accused sentenced to Rigorous Imprisonment for 5 years alongwith a total fine of Rs 35.30 lakh for Criminal conspiracy and causing financial loss to UIICL

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The Special Judge for CBI cases, Court No. 06 Ahmedabad today i.e. 05.06.2025 sentenced three accused including  Kikubhai S. Dhodi, Asstt. United India Insurance com. Ltd. (UIICL) Branch Office Silvasa ;and two private persons namely Vasantbhai K. Patel and Apurva Patel to 5 years’ Rigorous Imprisonment (RI) with total fine of Rs. 35,30,000/- (Kikubhai S. Dhodi Rs. 17,10,000/-, Vasantbhai K. Patel 13,10,000/- and Apurva Patel Rs. 5,10,000/-)  in a case of Criminal conspiracy, Cheating, forgery for the purpose of cheating and using forged documents as genuine and criminal misconduct

CBI had registered the instant case on 31.12.2004 against the three convicted and 17 others (public servants and private persons) for entering into criminal conspiracy and causing significant financial loss of about Rs.62 lacs to UIICL in the matter of 10 fraudulent fire insurance claims. It was also alleged that private persons submitted identical claims stating that the insured grass stock was destroyed by fire. The surveyors appointed to examine these claims also prepared and submitted false reports fraudulently certifying that these claims are genuine.

Investigation revealed that out of the 10 fire accident claims settled, only 01 was found to be fraudulently settled, which was related to grass fire accident claim at Maroli, Dist. Valsad belonging to the convict Vasant K. Patel to the tune of Rs.8,97,300/-. The convict  Apurva Patel conducted the survey and submitted the report. The insurance pay out was withdrawn using bearer cheques signed by  Vasant K. Patel, but, the hand writing matched with  Kikubhai S. Dhodi, Asstt. At UIICL, Silvasa and brother in law of the claimant. Investigation revealed that both the survey and inspection reports were fabricated.

After investigation Charge sheet was filed by CBI on 31.12.2007  against the five accused for the offence of criminal conspiracy, cheating, forgery for the purpose of cheating and using forged documents as genuine and criminal misconduct.

            The Court, after trial, found merit in the charges against the accused  Vasantbhai K. Patel, Pvt. Person , Apurva Patel, Pvt. Person  and  Kikubhai S. Dhodi, Asstt. UIICL Branch Office, Silvasa  and convicted them and sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for five years each along with a total fine of Rs. 35,30,000/-.