Mumbai Real Estate Scandal: Woman Duped of ₹44 Lakh in Flat Sale Deal, FIR Filed
A 30-year-old woman from Mahim, Mumbai, has filed an FIR against a 68-year-old man for allegedly duping her of ₹44 lakh in a real estate fraud case. The woman, Bhakti Ajit Rumde, was promised a flat worth ₹1.25 crore but the deal fell through after the accused, Ravindra Mohire, failed to complete the transaction.
Real Estate FraudMumbaiProperty ScamBhakti Ajit RumdeRavindra MohireReal Estate MumbaiOct 11, 2025
According to the FIR, Bhakti lives with her family on Tycelwadi Road in Mahim West. Her husband Raj Parulekar is involved in the construction business in Achara, Sindhudurg district, and also owns shops in Prabhadevi, Mumbai. The accused, Ravindra Mohire, is the father-in-law of Bhakti’s sister, Pooja Ruturaj Mohire. He had allegedly taken a business loan from the Kunbi Cooperative Bank, Worli branch, against his residential flat as collateral. Upon defaulting on the repayment, the bank initiated steps to seize the property.
To avoid seizure, Mohire and his daughter Nupur Parchure allegedly offered to sell the flat to Bhakti. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the sale deed was signed on March 25, 2025, at the office of Bhakti’s lawyer, Advocate Manpreet Kaur Saluja. The agreed sale amount was ₹1.25 crore, with ₹42 lakh to be paid upfront and the balance by May 31, 2025.
Bhakti transferred ₹42 lakh from her account in Kunbi Cooperative Bank to Mohire’s account in the same bank. Later that day, Mohire allegedly demanded ₹20 lakh more in cash. Bhakti managed to give ₹2 lakh, and a supplementary MoU was created the next day to reflect this.
Bhakti issued a public notice on March 28, 2025, in Marathi and English newspapers about her intent to purchase the flat. With no objections received, she prepared a demand draft (DD) of ₹18 lakh for the final payment. However, Mohire allegedly began ignoring her calls and failed to complete the transaction.
Subsequently, Bhakti and her mother-in-law visited Mohire's residence, where he allegedly gave evasive answers. A legal notice was sent on April 24, 2025, by Bhakti's lawyer, to which Mohire’s lawyer, V.R. Tripathi, responded on April 27, dismissing the complaint as false.
In a mediation meeting at Bhakti’s father’s residence in May 2025, it was mutually agreed that Mohire would repay ₹44 lakh taken from Bhakti, along with ₹12 lakh as compensation for mental harassment. A fresh MoU was drawn on May 17, 2025, and two cheques worth ₹44 lakh and ₹12 lakh respectively were issued by Mohire from his Canara Bank account in Mahim. However, both cheques were dishonoured due to insufficient funds.
Bhakti served another legal notice demanding payment within 15 days. In response, on August 18, 2025, Mohire’s lawyer denied issuing any cheques and claimed Bhakti had coerced signatures under threat of legal action.
Bhakti has now filed a case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act at the 57th Magistrate Court in Bandra. Meanwhile, the Shivaji Park police have registered an FIR under Sections 316(2) and 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) against Ravindra Mohire. Investigations are ongoing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Bhakti Ajit Rumde and what is her connection to the accused?
Bhakti Ajit Rumde is a 30-year-old woman from Mahim, Mumbai. She is the wife of Sindhudurg-based builder Raj Anand Parulekar. The accused, Ravindra Mohire, is the father-in-law of Bhakti’s sister, Pooja Ruturaj Mohire.
What was the agreed sale amount for the flat?
The agreed sale amount for the flat was ₹1.25 crore, with an upfront payment of ₹42 lakh and the balance to be paid by May 31, 2025.
Why did Mohire demand additional money after the initial payment?
After the initial payment of ₹42 lakh, Mohire allegedly demanded an additional ₹20 lakh in cash. Bhakti managed to give ₹2 lakh, and a supplementary MoU was created to reflect this.
What legal actions has Bhakti taken against Mohire?
Bhakti has filed a case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act at the 57th Magistrate Court in Bandra. She has also had a legal notice sent to Mohire and filed an FIR with the Shivaji Park police.
What is the current status of the investigation?
The Shivaji Park police have registered an FIR under Sections 316(2) and 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) against Ravindra Mohire. Investigations are ongoing.
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