Four Arrested in Massive Real Estate Fraud in Hyderabad
The Hyderabad police have arrested four individuals for defrauding approximately 120 investors and amassing Rs 24 crore. The accused operated under two companies, promising high returns on investments.
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According to the police, the suspects ran a sophisticated scam by operating under the names Squares and Yards Pvt Ltd and Ad Avenues Pvt Ltd. They lured investors with a buyback scheme that promised high monthly returns for a period of 100 months. The scheme required an investment of Rs 17 lakh, in exchange for which the investors would receive the registration of two guntas (267 square yards) of agricultural land in Tirumalagiri village, located in Balanagar mandal, Mahbubnagar. The accused claimed that sandalwood would be cultivated on these plots to generate additional profits.
To add credibility to their scheme, the companies provided investors with Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), lease deeds, and post-dated cheques as collateral. Initially, the monthly returns were paid, but after a few months, the payments stopped, and the companies were shut down. The police report indicates that a total of 120 investors were defrauded, and the total amount swindled was approximately Rs 24 crore.
The accused have been charged under various sections of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including criminal breach of trust and cheating, as well as Section 5 of the Telangana Protection of Depositors of Financial Establishments Act, 1999. The Cyberabad police have urged citizens to remain vigilant and to avoid falling victim to schemes that promise unusually high returns on investments without proper due diligence.
The investigation is ongoing, and the police are working to recover the lost funds and bring all those involved to justice. Investors who believe they have been defrauded are advised to come forward and file a complaint. This case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of thorough research and due diligence when considering investment opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many individuals were arrested in the real estate fraud case in Hyderabad?
Four individuals were arrested in the real estate fraud case in Hyderabad.
What was the total amount of money defrauded from the investors?
The total amount of money defrauded from the investors was approximately Rs 24 crore.
What companies did the accused operate under?
The accused operated under Squares and Yards Pvt Ltd and Ad Avenues Pvt Ltd.
What did the accused promise to the investors in exchange for their money?
The accused promised high monthly returns for 100 months and the registration of two guntas (267 square yards) of agricultural land in Tirumalagiri village.
What charges have been filed against the accused?
The accused have been charged under various sections of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including criminal breach of trust and cheating, as well as Section 5 of the Telangana Protection of Depositors of Financial Establishments Act, 1999.
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