Man arrested for absconding with second-hand BMW after paying ₹1-lakh advance
A 35-year-old man was arrested in Chennai for allegedly absconding with a second-hand BMW after paying only a small fraction of the agreed price. The accused had reportedly mortgaged the vehicle to a third party, leading to his arrest on charges of cheating.
Why it matters
This incident underscores the risks involved in private vehicle sales and the importance of verifying buyer credentials in high-value transactions.
A 35-year-old man was arrested by the St. Thomas Mount police for allegedly taking a second-hand BMW car after paying an advance of ₹1 lakh and failing to pay the remaining ₹9 lakh.
The police said the complainant, Haja Nazimudeen, 42, of Haji Street, Alandur, is engaged in buying and selling used cars. The accused, Karthikeyan of Adambakkam, had been his customer for the past three years.
Based on their acquaintance, Nazimudeen agreed to sell his BMW to Karthikeyan for ₹10 lakh. After receiving ₹1 lakh as advance, he handed over the car to Karthikeyan near the Kathipara flyover in Guindy on June 26. Karthikeyan allegedly promised to pay the remaining ₹9 lakh later but failed to do so despite repeated demands.
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