Police arrested Agra builder Prakhar Garg and his wife Rakhi Garg in Jaipur in connection with a multi-crore fraud and cheque bounce scam in Uttar Pradesh. The couple had earlier gained attention when Prakhar Garg pledged ₹510 crore for the Banke Bihari Temple Corridor in Mathura. Despite that high-profile promise, the builder now faces serious charges under the NI Act cheque bounce cases and property fraud allegations.
Arrest in Jaipur
The police team caught Prakhar Garg and his wife Rakhi Garg in Jaipur after the Agra court issued non-bailable warrants. Both appeared in court and went to jail. Police confirmed multiple fraud cases against the couple under Agra’s Hariparvat and Kamla Nagar police stations.
Cheque Bounce Cases Against Builder
From 2019 to 2023, Prakhar Garg faced at least 21 cheque bounce cases under the NI Act. Victims alleged that he took money, issued cheques, and then the cheques bounced. Several businessmen, including battery trader Arun Sondhi, accused him of fraud worth crores.
The Banke Bihari Corridor Donation Controversy
In 2023, Prakhar Garg pledged ₹510 crore for the Banke Bihari Temple Corridor in the Allahabad High Court. This move gave him huge publicity. Later, Mathura police sought details about his financial background from Agra police. Reports revealed his long history of fraud cases, bounced cheques, and scams in property deals.
Fraud Complaints by Businessmen
Battery trader Arun Sondhi filed a case against Prakhar Garg and his wife for a ₹1.54 crore property fraud. According to the complaint, Prakhar Garg bought property, paid through cheques, but the cheques bounced. Arun Sondhi alleged a ₹9 crore fraud involving multiple accused, including Prakhar’s wife Rakhi Garg.
More Cases in Kamla Nagar
Police records show two more property fraud cases filed in Kamla Nagar police station. Businessmen accused Prakhar Garg and associates of cheating them in land deals worth crores. Courts issued warrants after the couple repeatedly avoided hearings.
ED Raid and Financial Investigations
In December 2024, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided Prakhar Garg’s house in Agra over money laundering suspicions linked to his real estate business. The raid confirmed multiple irregularities in property transactions.
Victims Still Coming Forward
Police believe more victims may file complaints against builder Prakhar Garg and his wife. Several people claim he took advance payments for land deals, never delivered the property, and avoided repayments.
Conclusion
The arrest of Prakhar Garg and Rakhi Garg exposes the dark side of a builder who once promised ₹510 crore for a temple corridor but now faces fraud charges, cheque bounce cases, and ED investigations. The case highlights the growing menace of builder scams in Uttar Pradesh, affecting common citizens and traders alike.
