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A criminal case has been registered against four individuals for allegedly cheating around 80 buyers in a land fraud worth nearly INR 3.48 crore. The accused sold plots on assigned land that cannot be legally transferred, using fake documents and a fabricated layout. Buyers were promised early investment benefits and future approvals, but no sale deeds or possession were provided. Investigations revealed a pattern of misleading multiple investors through similar tactics. The case highlights ongoing concerns around illegal land sales and lack of due diligence in pre-launch real estate transactions.
A criminal case has been filed against four individuals for allegedly defrauding nearly 80 buyers through an illegal land sale scheme amounting to around INR 3.48 crore. The case has been registered by the Economic Offences Wing following complaints from affected buyers who claimed they were misled into purchasing plots that were not legally saleable. Advertisement
According to officials, the accused sold plots on assigned land, which is restricted and cannot be transferred or sold under existing regulations. Despite this, they created a layout and marketed the land as part of a planned real estate project. Buyers were informed that approvals were in progress and that early investment would allow them to secure plots at lower prices.
The accused reportedly presented themselves as legitimate landowners and operated through a network of agents and intermediaries to reach potential buyers. These agents convinced individuals to invest by highlighting future price appreciation and development prospects in the area.
One of the complainants stated that he had purchased two plots measuring about 254 square yards in separate transactions carried out over the past few years. He paid close to INR 10 lakh along with around INR 15,000 towards registration-related charges. However, even after multiple follow-ups, no sale deed was executed and possession of the plots was not handed over.
Further investigation showed that similar transactions were carried out with several other buyers using the same approach. Authorities found that the accused had used fabricated documents and false claims regarding ownership and approvals to collect funds from multiple individuals.
Police officials stated that the total amount collected from buyers stood at approximately INR 3.48 crore. A case has been registered under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, covering offences such as cheating, criminal breach of trust, and forgery. The investigation is ongoing, and officials are examining the role of all individuals involved, including intermediaries who facilitated the deals.
Such incidents have been reported in other cities as well, where buyers were offered plots in unapproved layouts or on disputed land. In many cases, investors were attracted by lower prices and future development promises, only to later find legal complications around ownership and approvals.
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