Bandaram allegedly approached a woman known to him who worked near Solanki Jewellers and promised to melt her old jewellery with minimal wastage and create new designs. To attract more customers, he reportedly created a WhatsApp group consisting of around 180 women and shared images of new jewellery designs.
According to reports, many women, attracted by the low prices and attractive designs, handed over their old mangalyas, thalis, earrings and brass ornaments. Some also made payments through credit cards.