The Deceptive Operation
Karnataka Police have successfully dismantled an extensive scheme dedicated to producing and distributing fraudulent health and wellness products. At the
heart of this operation was the illicit manufacturing of counterfeit Ayurvedic goods, complete with sophisticated, albeit fake, branding. The investigation culminated in the apprehension of a man from Delhi, who was allegedly the mastermind behind this illicit enterprise. His sons are also implicated as accomplices, facing charges for their involvement. This crackdown was initiated following a formal complaint lodged on August 14, 2025, by Dhanalakshmi, the proprietor of the 'Jeeni Slim Powder' brand, who reported the unauthorized and deceptive use of her company's registered trademark. The accused reportedly peddled these substandard weight-loss items across online platforms under the guise of 'RK Traders,' posing significant health dangers to a broad consumer base, including adolescents and teenagers.
Warehouse Raid Uncovers Fraud
In a significant breakthrough, an investigative team executed a raid on a warehouse located in Delhi on March 27. During this operation, law enforcement officers seized substantial quantities of illicitly produced 'Jeeni' products. The discovery extended beyond just the weight-loss powder, encompassing a variety of counterfeit items such as Ayurvedic tablets, cosmetic creams, and other powders. A stark revelation from the raid was the blatant disregard for regulatory compliance; the products were manufactured without any necessary approvals from official health authorities. In numerous instances, the contents were nothing more than common wheat flour, deceptively packaged and labeled as 'Jeeni Slim Powder' and other purported Ayurvedic remedies, demonstrating a high level of deception and a complete disregard for consumer safety and product integrity.
Years of Deceit Unraveled
Further scrutiny of the investigation revealed the extensive duration of this fraudulent activity. The individuals involved had been operating their counterfeit business for approximately one and a half years, skillfully evading detection. They employed a strategy of running their operations under several distinct company names, including 'RK Traders,' 'MK Traders,' and 'MHK Traders,' which likely helped them to obfuscate their true activities and broaden their reach in the market. A specialized police team, under the direct oversight of Superintendent of Police K V Ashok, meticulously traced the network of these illicit operations to a specific warehouse situated in the Shalimar Bagh area of New Delhi. This focused effort was instrumental in pinpointing the central hub of their deceptive practices and bringing their prolonged scheme to an end.
Arrests and Financial Impact
The primary architect of this large-scale fraud, identified as Rajeev Khanna, aged 56, was apprehended in Delhi on March 28. Following his arrest, he was presented before a court in Rohini, where authorities secured a transit warrant to transfer him to Karnataka for further legal proceedings. Subsequently, he was produced before a court in Sira and placed in police custody for intensive interrogation. His sons, Himanshu Khanna (29) and Manan Khanna (25), have also been officially named as accused parties in the case, with investigators believing they played a significant role in facilitating the operation. Preliminary estimates from the police suggest that the fraudulent racket inflicted financial losses exceeding Rs 15 lakh upon the legitimate 'Jeeni' company. The scale of counterfeit operations targeting other brands could potentially amount to losses running into crores of rupees, underscoring the immense economic damage caused by such illicit activities.
