State vs Ravindra Nath Soni — International investment fraud case

Timeline

1. 6 Dec 2025News

   Rs 970 crore scam: How 400–500 investors across India and Dubai were duped; bizman Ravindra Nath Soni arr

   KANPUR: Kanpur police have arrested a Delhi-based businessman, Ravindra Nath Soni, for allegedly running a massive international investment...

   The Times of India

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A businessman was arrested for allegedly running an international investment fraud.

   Who:

   Ravindra Nath Soni is the accused businessman and Kanpur Police are the agency that made the arrest.

   When:

   Reported on 6 Dec 2025.

   Where:

   Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.

   Why:

   He is accused of cheating hundreds of investors across India and Dubai in a large scam.

   What it means:

   The arrest allows the police to begin their formal investigation into the alleged financial crimes.

2. 4 Dec 2025Arrest

   Dubai Scam Kingpin Ravindra Nath Soni Arrested Following Food Order

   Ravindra Nath Soni, accused of operating a Ponzi scheme involving Indian expats in Dubai, was arrested by police after a food delivery order helped track his location in Dehradun. The investigation into the Rs 970 crore fraud scheme, which collapsed in March 2024, is currently ongoing.

   NDTV

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The police arrested Ravindra Nath Soni after tracing his food delivery order.

   Who:

   Ravindra Nath Soni is the accused and Kanpur Police are the arresting agency.

   When:

   Reported on 4 Dec 2025.

   Where:

   Dehradun, Uttarakhand and Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.

   Why:

   He is accused of running a financial scam involving Indian expats.

   What it means:

   The investigation into the fraud scheme continues now that the police have the accused in custody.