Retired Teacher Loses ₹1.25 Crore in Real Estate Scam in Mumbai
A retired school teacher from Mira Road was duped of ₹1.25 crore in a real estate fraud, where an estate agent and his associate used forged documents and impersonated the flat owner.
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According to the police, the complainant met one Ravindra Singh on June 12 this year in Kashigaon in Mira Road East. Singh introduced himself as an estate agent and informed him about a flat owned by one Ganesh Prasad Chaturvedi, located on the 15th floor of the Lodawoods tower in Lokhandwala, Kandivali.
The victim visited the flat and expressed his interest in buying the property. Following this, Singh introduced him to Chaturvedi, who claimed to be the owner of the flat. They then negotiated the price to ₹1.25 crore, which the victim transferred to them and also signed the sale deed.
Subsequently, the victim repeatedly followed up with Singh and Chaturvedi for possession, but the two allegedly evaded him and eventually cut off communication.
He then went to the building, spoke to some people, and inquired about the owner’s whereabouts. He then discovered that the flat indeed belonged to a person named Chaturvedi, but the man he had met was not the real owner but someone who impersonated him.
After numerous failed attempts to reach the two men for four months, he approached the police, after which a case was registered against Singh and his associate under sections 319(2) (cheating by personation), 318(4) (cheating), 316(2) (criminal breach of trust), 336 (3) (forgery) and 338 (forgery of a valuable security) and 61 (criminal conspiracy) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to the retired teacher in Mira Road?
The retired teacher was duped of ₹1.25 crore by an estate agent and his associate who sold him a flat in Kandivali using forged documents and impersonating the owner.
Who introduced the teacher to the flat in Kandivali?
Ravindra Singh, an estate agent, introduced the teacher to the flat in the Lodawoods tower in Lokhandwala, Kandivali.
How did the teacher realize he was a victim of fraud?
The teacher discovered he was a victim of fraud when he went to the building, spoke to some residents, and learned that the person who claimed to be the owner was actually an impostor.
What actions did the teacher take after realizing the fraud?
After realizing the fraud, the teacher approached the police, and a case was registered against the estate agent and his associate under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
What legal actions were taken against the fraudsters?
The police registered a case against the estate agent and his associate under sections 319(2), 318(4), 316(2), 336 (3), 338, and 61 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, covering charges such as cheating, forgery, and criminal conspiracy.
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