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Mumbai Police have registered a case against the personal assistant of a Congress Member of Parliament and other individuals over an alleged INR 5.57 crore fraud linked to Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) flats. The accused are alleged to have collected money from prospective buyers by promising allotment of rehabilitation homes through purported political influence. The complaint involves multiple victims who claim they were misled into believing they would receive SRA flats after making payments. The investigation is underway to ascertain the extent of the alleged fraud and identify the roles of all those involved.
Mumbai Police have launched an investigation into an alleged housing fraud involving Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) flats, registering a case against the personal assistant of a Congress Member of Parliament and several others. The complaint alleges that the accused collected approximately INR 5.57 crore from multiple individuals by falsely promising them SRA flats in Mumbai.
According to the First Information Report (FIR), the accused allegedly convinced prospective buyers that they could secure rehabilitation flats through their political and administrative connections. Believing these assurances, several individuals paid substantial amounts over a period. However, the promised homes were never allotted, leading the affected parties to approach law enforcement authorities.
Investigators are examining financial transactions, payment records and other documentary evidence submitted by the complainants. Police are also verifying the nature of the representations made to the buyers and whether any forged documents or fabricated approvals were used to lend credibility to the alleged scheme.
The investigation will also determine whether the accused acted independently or as part of a broader network. Officials are expected to record statements from the complainants, scrutinise banking records and analyse communication between the parties to establish how the alleged fraud was carried out and whether additional beneficiaries or intermediaries were involved.
The case has once again drawn attention to fraudulent practices targeting people seeking affordable housing in Mumbai. With strong demand for rehabilitation and subsidised housing, fraudsters often exploit the lack of public awareness by claiming they can secure preferential allotments outside the prescribed process.
Housing experts point out that SRA flats are allotted through a structured legal framework governed by eligibility norms and statutory procedures. Any offer guaranteeing allotment in exchange for private payments or through unofficial influence should be treated with caution, as legitimate allotments are processed only through authorised channels.
Police have stated that the investigation is continuing and that further legal action will depend on the evidence collected during the probe. Authorities are also exploring whether more individuals may have been affected by the alleged scheme, while urging anyone with relevant information to come forward and assist the investigation.
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