Chandigarh Police have arrested Vinod Sehwag, the brother of former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag, in connection with a ₹7 crore cheque bounce case. A local court has sent him to judicial custody.
Case Background
The case involves Jalta Food and Beverages Company, whose directors include Vinod Sehwag, Vishnu Mittal, and Sudhir Malhotra. They have been charged under the Negotiable Instruments Act for failing to honor a cheque payment.
Complaint and Legal Action
Krishna Mohan, the owner of Shri Naina Plastic Factory in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, filed a police complaint stating that Jalta Food and Beverages Company had purchased goods from his factory. To settle the payment, the company issued a cheque of ₹7 crore. However, when Mr. Mohan deposited the cheque in Oriental Bank of Commerce in Manimajra, it bounced due to insufficient funds.
When he did not receive the payment, Mr. Mohan took legal action. The court declared all three directors as fugitives in 2022 after they failed to appear for hearings. In September 2023, the court ordered the police to register a case against them.
Legal Proceedings and Bail Plea
Vinod Sehwag has now applied for bail, with a hearing scheduled for March 10. He is facing at least 174 cheque bounce cases, out of which he has filed bail requests in 138 cases.
The case highlights serious allegations of financial fraud, and further legal proceedings will determine the outcome of the matter.
