Kolkata: A local Bidhannagar car dealership is under investigation for allegedly selling a vehicle with undisclosed loan obligations, leading to its seizure by Barrackpore Police earlier this month. The incident came to light when cops from Baranagar Police contacted the buyer, informing him that the sport utility vehicle he purchased in Dec last year had an existing loan from a prominent finance company.According to the police complaint filed on Friday, the buyer paid approximately Rs 14 lakh for a 2022 model luxury SUV from a dealership in the eastern part of the city. The dealer allegedly assured the buyer of clear vehicle history and promised to complete ownership transfer within 20 days.The fraud was discovered when cops revealed that the vehicle was registered to another individual who took a loan from a leading automobile finance company. Due to default in loan repayment, the finance company filed a complaint, leading to the vehicle's seizure. "The dealer was fully aware of the vehicle's encumbered status but deliberately concealed this information,' said a senior cop involved in the investigation. "This appears to be a clear case of intentional deception for financial gain."When confronted by the victim, the complaint further stated, the dealership's proprietor and his associate allegedly refused to refund the purchase amount. The buyer has filed charges under multiple sections of BNS 2023, including provisions related to cheating and fraudulent transactions.Law enforcement officials are currently examining the dealership's records and have advised other recent customers to verify their vehicle documentation. The finance company involved has also initiated separate legal proceedings to recover their dues.