Mumbai Real Estate Mogul Arrested for Rs 67.50 Crore Fraud Case
Ramesh Gowani, owner of Kamala Mills, arrested by Mumbai Police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW) for allegedly cheating a complainant of Rs 67.50 crore
Real EstateFraud CaseMumbai PoliceEconomic Offences WingKamala MillsReal EstateJul 09, 2024
The Case Against Gowani
According to the police, Gowani allegedly purchased a project in the Khardanda area of Mumbai but failed to pay the consideration amount of Rs 67.50 crore to the complainant. Despite repeated demands for payment, Gowani ignored the requests, prompting the complainant to approach the EOW and lodge a complaint.
Consequences
Gowani was summoned for questioning at the EOW office on Tuesday, where he was arrested for his alleged involvement in the cheating case. A case has been registered against him under sections 409 (criminal breach of trust), 420 (Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property), and 34 of the Indian Penal Code.
Past Controversies
Notably, Gowani was previously arrested in connection with a massive blaze that swept through two roof-top pubs in Kamala Mills compound in central Mumbai on December 29, 2017, killing 14 people.
The Mumbai Police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW) is a specialized agency that deals with cases of economic offenses, including fraud, cheating, and other white-collar crimes. The EOW is responsible for investigating and prosecuting cases that involve large-scale financial transactions and economic irregularities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ramesh Gowani?
Ramesh Gowani is a real estate developer and owner of Kamala Mills, a prominent property in Mumbai.
What is the fraud case against Ramesh Gowani?
Gowani has been arrested for allegedly cheating a complainant of Rs 67.50 crore in connection with a project in the Khardanda area of Mumbai.
What is the Mumbai Police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW)?
The EOW is a specialized agency that deals with cases of economic offenses, including fraud, cheating, and other white-collar crimes.
What is the Kamala Mills compound?
The Kamala Mills compound is a property in central Mumbai that was the site of a massive blaze on December 29, 2017, killing 14 people.
Has Ramesh Gowani been arrested before?
Yes, Gowani was previously arrested in connection with the Kamala Mills fire incident in 2017.
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