‘Sell your wife’: Delhi's killer couple who murdered executive face fraud probe
A senior executive in New Delhi alleges he was defrauded of over Rs 1.2 crore by Anya Vats and her partner Sanyam Sachdeva through a scam involving fake legal notices and threats. The pair allegedly targeted individuals close to them, including a former schoolmate of Sachdeva, who was duped after receiving a fraudulent Enforcement Directorate notice. The complainant reportedly transferred funds to Vats' account and later faced demands for additional amounts, leading him to report the incident to police. The FIR mentions a WhatsApp message threatening to 'sell your wife' if the debt wasn't repaid. Police are investigating whether Yuvraj Singh Manchanda, who was killed by the couple in Gurgaon, had learned about their activities. Additional cases involving Sachdeva's estranged wife and a domestic violence complaint are under review. Investigators have seized items related to the crime and are analyzing electronic evidence.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Kailash Chand Mangla, promoter of Sukriti Foods Private Limited in Uttar Pradesh, in connection with the alleged supply of adulterated ghee to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) for the preparation of the sacred “laddu prasadam.” Mangla was taken into custody by the ED’s Hyderabad office on September 17 and produced before a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court in Visakhapatnam, where he was sent to judicial custody. The agency alleges that the ghee supplied as Agmark Special Grade Cow Ghee to TTD was manufactured using refined palm oil, palm kernel oil, palmolein and various chemicals, including MG-90, monoglycerides, Myvacet Soft 400 and acetic acid ester. The ED claims that the fraudulent supply of ghee to TTD between 2019 and 2024 was valued at approximately ₹230 crore, with adulterated ghee worth ₹96 crore allegedly manufactured by Mangla. The agency further alleges that Mangla facilitated the procurement of adulterants and coordinated the supply of the adulterated product through several front entities, including Sri Vyshnavi Dairy Specialities Pvt Ltd, Malganga Milk & Agro Products Pvt Ltd and A R Dairy Foods Pvt Ltd. Mangla is also said to have maintained fabricated records relating to the sale and purchase of ghee and refined palm oil, with the aim of concealing the actual use of adulterants and creating an appearance of legitimate production and supply of genuine cow ghee. This arrest comes following the earlier detention of Vipin Jain, promoter and director of Bhole Baba Organic Dairy Milk Pvt Ltd, on similar charges. The ED stated that its investigation into the TTD ghee adulteration case has uncovered the alleged use of adulterants in supplies made as cow ghee for Tirupati Laddu prasadam. The probe began after a September 25, 2024 complaint by the TTD. Separately, police in Gurgaon are investigating the murder of Yuvraj Singh Manchanda, a senior executive who allegedly lost over ₹1.2 crore in a fraud racket involving Anya Vats and her partner Sanyam Sachdeva. The couple allegedly targeted individuals close to them, including a former schoolmate of Sachdeva, who was duped of over ₹1.2 crore after receiving a fake Enforcement Directorate notice. The complainant, a senior vice-president at a non-banking financial company, reportedly transferred over ₹1.2 crore to Vats’ bank account and later faced demands for an additional ₹26 crore. The FIR mentions a WhatsApp message urging the complainant to repay the money before Diwali. The couple allegedly used fabricated notices in the name of the Union home ministry, citing fake cases under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act and Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, to coerce the complainant into transferring funds. Police are now examining whether Manchanda, who was allegedly killed by the couple on September 6, had learned about their alleged activities. The inquiry also revealed that Vats and Sachdeva had called Manchanda on the pretext of a client meeting on the day of the murder. A family friend of Manchanda said that Yuvraj had informed his fiancé that he was meeting the clients with Vats in 20 minutes and would call back soon. Investigations have seized an illegal pistol and the victim’s car, which are being examined by forensic teams. Electronic devices, including the accused’s phones, have been sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory to determine whether the couple had searched online for ways to dispose of a body. Cops have also found that the accused stopped in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, while fleeing to Uttarakhand after the murder. They suspect this might have been part of an attempt to evade police. Meanwhile, in Pune, a 5,533-page charge sheet was filed in the Vadgaon Maval court in the murder of Ketan Agarwal, who was allegedly pushed off Lohagad Fort in June. The charge sheet names his fiancée Siya Pravin Goyal, her alleged lover Chetan Babulaal Chaudhary and Ritesh Sanjay Hange as accused. All three are in jail. Police allege that the accused planned to kill Agarwal themselves, watching films based on murders and listening to podcasts about avoiding police detection. They also studied the murder of Raja Raghuvanshi, whose wife was arrested after his death during a honeymoon in Meghalaya. The charge sheet details an alleged recce of several locations in and around Lonavala, including Lohagad, where the suspects allegedly executed their plan. Toward the end of May, Goyal and Chaudhary allegedly visited Tiger Point and other hill locations to identify an isolated spot. They noticed that Tiger Point did not have CCTV coverage. The accused eventually selected Lohagad because of a previous death at the fort. In March 2025, a 21-year-old woman from Navi Sangvi died after falling from Lohagad near Lonavala. The accused allegedly believed Agarwal’s death at the same location could similarly appear to be an accidental fall while taking a selfie. On June 4, Goyal allegedly insisted on visiting Lohagad before the couple was scheduled to leave for Bali for a pre-wedding shoot. The plan was disrupted on June 6 when Goyal allegedly tore up Agarwal’s passport and threw it into a washroom at a cafe in Khalapur. As a result, they could not proceed to Bali. On June 14, Goyal and Agarwal allegedly visited Lohagad. Police allege that Goyal attempted to push Agarwal from the fort, but he did not fall. She then allegedly pretended there was a snake in an attempt to make him move towards the edge, but the plan failed. The accused subsequently allegedly created a fake Instagram account named ‘Mahi,’ using the photograph of a girl known to them. On June 18, messages from the account allegedly gave Agarwal the impression that Mahi was Goyal’s friend and suggested he take Goyal to Lohagad so her birthday could be celebrated as a surprise.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) in India has arrested Kailash Chand Mangla, a promoter of Sukriti Foods Private Limited based in Uttar Pradesh, in connection with the alleged supply of adulterated ghee to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD). The ghee was purportedly sold as Agmark Special Grade Cow Ghee but was found to contain refined palm oil, palm kernel oil, and other chemicals. The ED alleges that Mangla manufactured and distributed approximately ₹96 crore worth of adulterated ghee between 2019 and 2024, using front companies to conceal the fraud. The probe, initiated after a complaint by the TTD, also led to the arrest of Vipin Jain, another promoter involved in the scheme. The case highlights concerns over food safety and regulatory compliance.
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A 5,053-page charge sheet was filed in Pune's Vadgaon Maval court detailing the alleged murder of Ketan Agarwal, who was reportedly pushed off Lohagad Fort in June. The case involves Siya Pravin Goyal, her alleged lover Chetan Babulaal Chaudhary, and Ritesh Sanjay Hange, all currently in custody. According to police, the trio initially considered hiring someone to harm Agarwal but later decided to commit the crime themselves. They allegedly researched methods to avoid detection by watching films and podcasts about murders and studying past cases, such as the 2025 death of a woman at Lohagad. The suspects chose Lohagad due to its history of similar incidents and lack of surveillance. Digital evidence, witness testimonies, and forensic analysis were presented to support the allegations.
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Kailash Chand Mangla, promoter of Sukriti Foods, in a money laundering case related to the alleged adulteration of ghee used in Tirupati Laddu prasadam. The ED claims that Mangla sourced and disguised fraudulent supplies of ghee to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), which was supposedly manufactured using refined palm oil, palm kernel oil, and other chemicals rather than genuine cow ghee. The alleged fraud involved supplying adulterated ghee valued at Rs 230 crore between 2019 and 2024, with Rs 96 crore worth of adulterated ghee reportedly manufactured by Mangla. The ED alleges that Mangla coordinated the supply of the adulterated product through several front companies and fabricated records to conceal the use of adulterants. This follows the arrest of another individual, Vipin Jain, on similar charges.
Bias read (Center): The article reports on a legal case involving alleged ghee adulteration in religious offerings, focusing on the actions of individuals and their legal consequences. While the issue involves a significant public institution (TTD) and potential regulatory violations, the framing remains factual and un
Why factuality (85): The article reports on an arrest made by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) related to the alleged adulteration of ghee used in Tirupati Laddu prasadam. While no primary source document is available, the information aligns with the cross-source consensus among news outlets covering the same event. The
Why objectivity (78): The article presents the facts in a straightforward manner but uses terms like 'alleges' and 'alleged fraudulent supplies,' which indicate some level of editorial judgment. The tone remains professional, though there is a slight bias toward presenting the ED's allegations as credible without indepen
A senior executive in New Delhi alleges he was defrauded of over Rs 1.2 crore by Anya Vats and her partner Sanyam Sachdeva through a scam involving fake legal notices and threats. The pair allegedly targeted individuals close to them, including a former schoolmate of Sachdeva, who was duped after receiving a fraudulent Enforcement Directorate notice. The complainant reportedly transferred funds to Vats' account and later faced demands for additional amounts, leading him to report the incident to police. The FIR mentions a WhatsApp message threatening to 'sell your wife' if the debt wasn't repaid. Police are investigating whether Yuvraj Singh Manchanda, who was killed by the couple in Gurgaon, had learned about their activities. Additional cases involving Sachdeva's estranged wife and a domestic violence complaint are under review. Investigators have seized items related to the crime and are analyzing electronic evidence.
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Why factuality (78): The article reports on a fraud investigation involving Anya Vats and Sanyam Sachdeva, citing an FIR and police probe. While there is no primary source, the information aligns with the cross-source consensus regarding the alleged fraud and murder. However, some details like the exact amount and timel
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