PRAYAGRAJ, Nov. 8 -- A businessman and fireworks wholesaler accused of multi-crore fraud surrendered before the district court on Friday.

Police had declared Mohammad Qadir a fugitive and announced a Rs.25,000 reward for his arrest. Officials said he was sent to jail following the court's order after his bail plea was recently rejected by the Supreme Court.

Two of Qadir's nephews are already in jail in connection with the fraud case. Police said efforts are underway to trace another absconding accused, Adil.

According to reports, a case was recently registered at Shahganj police station against Mohammad Qadir, his nephews Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Qasif, and associate Adil under several sections, including fraud. They allegedly duped ...