Mumbai: Fraudster Uses Dead Man's Name to Claim Rs 50 Crore Juhu Property
A Vasai resident has been booked by Chembur police for forging documents to fraudulently transfer ownership of a Rs 50 crore property in Juhu, Mumbai. The accused used the name of a deceased person to claim the property.
ForgeryProperty FraudChembur PoliceJuhu BungalowMumbai CrimeReal Estate MumbaiOct 16, 2025
The Chembur police have booked a Vasai resident for allegedly reviving a dead man on paper to fraudulently transfer ownership of property, including a bungalow, worth Rs 50 crore in Juhu. The accused, Vyadhar S Rao, 47, allegedly forged documents to show that Dorab Fardunji Sarkari, the original property owner, was alive and had authorised him to execute a property transfer.
According to the FIR filed by Sub-Registrar Ishwar Devshi, the case came to light after irregularities were found in a sale deed registered in June 2025 at the Chembur sub-registrar’s office. Officials discovered that Sarkari had died nearly two years earlier, on October 14, 2023, but his name and signature appeared on the power of attorney submitted by the accused.
The forged document was allegedly used by Rao to register the Juhu property, which measures over 3570 square metres (roughly an acre) in area, in his own name, bypassing legal procedures and misleading the registration department. When suspicions were raised by a complainant, the office initiated a verification process, which confirmed through BMC death records that Sarkari had passed away in 2023. The house in question, Meherabad bungalow, is situated in Juhu Koliwada, Santacruz. The land and bungalow are estimated to be worth around Rs 50 crore, given the premium location and redevelopment potential.
Police officers say Rao not only produced a forged power of attorney but also filed false declarations affirming that Sarkari was alive at the time of registration. The FIR has been registered under relevant Sections of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, along with Section 82 of the Registration Act, 1908, which deals with forgery, fabrication, and cheating of a government office. The accused, who resides in Samta Nagar, will soon be sent a summons, said senior police inspector Rajesh Kewale of Chembur police station. The matter is under investigation, he said.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the value of the property involved in the fraud?
The property involved in the fraud is worth Rs 50 crore.
Who is the accused in this property fraud case?
The accused in this property fraud case is Vyadhar S Rao, a 47-year-old Vasai resident.
How did the police discover the fraud?
The police discovered the fraud after irregularities were found in a sale deed registered in June 2025 at the Chembur sub-registrar’s office. Officials found that the original property owner had died nearly two years earlier.
What is the location of the property in question?
The property in question is located in Juhu Koliwada, Santacruz, Mumbai.
What legal actions have been taken against the accused?
The accused has been booked under relevant Sections of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 82 of the Registration Act, 1908. He will soon be sent a summons by the Chembur police station.
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