Mumbai Sessions Court Rejects Anticipatory Bail for Ecstasy Realty Directors in ₹600 Crore Fraud
The Mumbai sessions court has denied anticipatory bail to four directors of Ecstasy Realty in a ₹600 crore real estate fraud case. The court ruled that custodial interrogation is necessary given the scale of the alleged scam.
Real Estate FraudAnticipatory BailMumbai Sessions CourtEcstasy RealtyInvestor FraudReal EstateJun 20, 2025
The four directors—Jayesh Patel, Manoj Mehta, Rohit Kumar, and Anil Desai—are accused of defrauding hundreds of homebuyers and investors under the pretext of real estate development in Mumbai and its suburbs. The case came to light after multiple FIRs were lodged by aggrieved investors who alleged that Ecstasy Realty had collected substantial sums from them for pre-launch or under-construction projects but failed to deliver possession or initiate development.
Investigations by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Mumbai Police revealed that the accused siphoned off funds by diverting them to shell companies and unrelated ventures, causing significant losses to individual investors. Court documents indicate that the financial trail showed a deliberate attempt to misappropriate investor money, with forged documents, inflated construction estimates, and fake project plans presented to regulatory bodies and buyers.
In its ruling, the Mumbai sessions court stated that pre-arrest bail could hamper the collection of vital financial evidence and digital records. The court order noted, “The nature and scale of the offence demand thorough custodial interrogation. The accused appear to have engaged in a coordinated effort to defraud numerous individuals.” The directors, who had been absconding for some time, approached the court citing their cooperation with the investigation and lack of criminal history. However, the prosecution countered that the accused had been uncooperative and untraceable, undermining the credibility of their claims.
Investigations are being conducted under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, including cheating (Section 420), criminal breach of trust (Section 406), and criminal conspiracy (Section 120B), along with provisions of the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors (MPID) Act. The court's decision to reject anticipatory bail underscores the seriousness of the charges and the need for a thorough investigation to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Ecstasy Realty, a prominent real estate company in Mumbai, has been at the center of this massive fraud, which has left hundreds of investors in financial distress. The company's alleged misuse of funds and fraudulent practices have raised serious concerns about the transparency and accountability in the real estate sector. The ongoing legal proceedings and investigations are crucial in ensuring that such frauds are prevented in the future and that the rights of investors are protected.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ₹600 crore fraud case involving Ecstasy Realty?
The ₹600 crore fraud case involves Ecstasy Realty, a Mumbai-based real estate company, accused of defrauding hundreds of homebuyers and investors by collecting substantial sums for pre-launch or under-construction projects but failing to deliver possession or initiate development.
Who are the four directors of Ecstasy Realty accused in the fraud case?
The four directors of Ecstasy Realty accused in the fraud case are Jayesh Patel, Manoj Mehta, Rohit Kumar, and Anil Desai.
Why did the Mumbai sessions court reject the anticipatory bail pleas of the directors?
The Mumbai sessions court rejected the anticipatory bail pleas of the directors because the court deemed custodial interrogation necessary due to the magnitude of the alleged scam and ongoing investigations.
What evidence did the court find against the accused directors?
The court found evidence of a deliberate attempt to misappropriate investor money, including forged documents, inflated construction estimates, and fake project plans presented to regulatory bodies and buyers.
Under which sections of the Indian Penal Code are the investigations being conducted?
The investigations are being conducted under sections of the Indian Penal Code, including cheating (Section 420), criminal breach of trust (Section 406), and criminal conspiracy (Section 120B), along with provisions of the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors (MPID) Act.
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