ED Attaches ₹557 Crore Assets in Mahira Group Real Estate Scam; Ex-MLA Among Key Accused

New Delhi: In a significant crackdown on real estate fraud, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached assets worth approximately ₹557.43 crore linked to Mahira Group companies under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

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ED Attaches ₹557 Crore Assets in Mahira Group Real Estate Scam; Ex-MLA Among Key Accused
Real Estate:New Delhi: In a significant crackdown on real estate fraud, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached assets worth approximately ₹557.43 crore linked to Mahira Group companies under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The action comes as a major blow to the group, which has been accused of large-scale financial irregularities and fraud.

The attached properties include around 35 acres of residential and commercial land spread across prime sectors of Gurugram and fixed deposits amounting to nearly ₹97 lakh. This move is part of a broader investigation into the fraudulent activities of the Mahira Group, which has left thousands of homebuyers in a lurch.

The ED investigation is based on multiple FIRs registered by the Gurugram Police, which accused Mahira Infratech Pvt Ltd (formerly Sai Aaina Farms Pvt Ltd), Mahira Buildtech Pvt Ltd, and Czar Buildwell Pvt Ltd of cheating and forgery. The companies allegedly used forged documents and fake bank guarantees to secure licenses for affordable housing projects in Gurugram’s Sectors 68, 103, and 104.

Over ₹616 crore was reportedly collected from around 3,700 homebuyers for these projects. However, the ED found that instead of completing construction, the group misappropriated the funds. The investigation revealed that construction costs were inflated through bogus invoices issued by associated entities, allowing the accused to siphon off money for personal use.

According to the ED’s press statement, a significant portion of homebuyers’ money was also diverted to other group firms under the guise of long-pending loans, which remain outstanding to date. This diversion of funds has left many homebuyers in uncertainty, with projects either incomplete or not started.

Earlier, the ED had attached assets worth ₹81.07 crore in two separate actions on February 15, 2024, and March 26, 2025. Prominent figures named in the probe include Sikandar Singh, the promoter of Mahira Group; former Haryana MLA Dharam Singh Chhoker; and Vikas Chhoker. Singh was arrested by the ED in April 2024. Dharam Singh Chhoker, who had been absconding despite six non-bailable warrants issued against him, was arrested in May this year. Meanwhile, Vikas Chhoker continues to evade arrest, with a proclamation notice issued against him by the Special Court in Gurugram.

The ED has filed a prosecution complaint before the court, which has taken cognizance of the charges. Officials say the investigation is still ongoing, and further attachments or arrests may follow as authorities look deeper into the financial irregularities and fraud that have devastated homebuyers. The Enforcement Directorate’s actions are a clear message that such fraudulent activities will not go unpunished, and justice will be delivered to the affected homebuyers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total value of assets attached by the ED in the Mahira Group scam?

The ED has provisionally attached assets worth approximately ₹557.43 crore linked to Mahira Group companies under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

Which companies are involved in the Mahira Group real estate scam?

The companies involved in the Mahira Group real estate scam include Mahira Infratech Pvt Ltd (formerly Sai Aaina Farms Pvt Ltd), Mahira Buildtech Pvt Ltd, and Czar Buildwell Pvt Ltd.

How much money was collected from homebuyers for the fraudulent projects?

Over ₹616 crore was reportedly collected from around 3,700 homebuyers for the fraudulent projects.

Who are the key accused in the Mahira Group real estate scam?

The key accused in the Mahira Group real estate scam include Sikandar Singh, the promoter of Mahira Group; former Haryana MLA Dharam Singh Chhoker; and Vikas Chhoker.

What actions has the ED taken against the accused in the Mahira Group scam?

The ED has filed a prosecution complaint before the court, which has taken cognizance of the charges. Further attachments or arrests may follow as the investigation continues.

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