Freedom 251 maker Mohit Goel arrested in alleged Rs 200 crore dry fruit scam
Goel has been accused of defrauding several dry fruit traders for a total amount of around Rs 200 crore, according to the UP Police. Goel was arrested along with five others on Sunday
BusinessToday.In | January 12, 2021 | Updated 18:53 IST
In 2017, Goel had attempted to sell Freedom 251 smartphones for Rs 251, dubbing it the cheapest smartphone on the market
Mohit Goel, the entrepreneur known for planning the launch of the infamous Freedom 251 phones, was arrested by the UP Police on Sunday evening near Meghdootam Parke in Sector 51, Noida. Goel has been accused of defrauding several dry fruit traders for a total amount of around Rs 200 crore, according to the UP Police. Goel was arrested along with five others on Sunday.