The Economic Offences Wing of Mumbai Police has arrested Purushottam Chavan, the husband of an IPS officer, for his involvement in a multi-crore real estate scam. The scam involved swindling Rs 24.78 crore from 19 individuals by promising flats at exceptionally low prices.
Real Estate ScamEconomic Offences WingMumbai PoliceFraudArrestReal Estate NewsMay 20, 2025
Purushottam Chavan, the husband of an IPS officer, was arrested in the multi-crore real estate scam.
The scam involved swindling Rs 24.78 crore from 19 individuals.
The scammers used forged documents, including fake registration papers for flats, and presented fabricated photocopies and photographs to deceive the victims.
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Mumbai Police and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) are involved in the investigation.
The EOW is a specialized unit of the Mumbai Police that deals with complex financial crimes, including fraud, money laundering, and tax evasion.
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