Surat Revenue Official Detained in Multi-Crore Land Cheating Case
A Surat revenue department official, Anant Patel, has been detained in connection with a massive land fraud involving plots worth Rs 2,000 crore. The case, lodged by real estate developer Azad Ramolia, involves multiple officials and a ghost company named Samruddhi Corporation.
Land FraudSuratCidReal EstateAnant PatelReal Estate PuneMay 17, 2025
The case came to light in January 2025 following a complaint filed by Surat resident Azad Ramolia. According to the FIR, Ramolia, a real estate developer, accused Surat city survey office Deputy Director K D Gamit, Surat district Land Record Inspector Anant Patel, an unidentified computer operator, and the proprietors of a ghost firm named Samruddhi Corporation of cheating, forgery, and criminal conspiracy. The investigation into the matter was promptly initiated.
In his complaint, Ramolia alleged that he had purchased two agricultural plots at Dumas and Gavier, areas within the Surat Urban Development Authority region, near Surat International Airport, from Rasik Lallubhai, a resident of nearby Magdalla village, in 2016. Ramolia completed the payment between October 18, 2016, and July 15, 2017, and had the plots registered in his name. However, he later discovered through a local land broker that his land was being sold in the market. Upon checking the documents, Ramolia found that Samruddhi Corporation had sold the plots to private individuals and illegally registered their names on the documents. The estimated value of the land is around Rs 2,000 crore.
After further investigation, Ramolia identified the involvement of Deputy Director K D Gamit, Land Record Inspector Anant Patel, the computer operator, and the proprietors of Samruddhi Corporation in the fraud. The accused had been on the run since the complaint was registered.
CID, Surat unit, Deputy Superintendent of Police A M Captain, informed The Indian Express, “We received information that one of the accused, Anant Patel, was hiding in a place in Maharashtra’s Pune. Our team, along with local police officers, reached the spot and apprehended him on Friday night. We have taken Anant Patel’s transit remand, and our teams are en route to Surat. We will question him and identify the other accused involved in the case and their whereabouts.”
The apprehension of Anant Patel marks a significant development in the case, and the police are committed to bringing all those involved to justice. The investigation continues to uncover the full extent of the fraud and to ensure the recovery of the affected properties.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who filed the complaint in the land fraud case?
Azad Ramolia, a real estate developer from Surat, filed the complaint in January 2025.
What is the estimated value of the land involved in the fraud?
The estimated value of the land involved in the fraud is around Rs 2,000 crore.
Who are the accused in the land fraud case?
The accused in the land fraud case include Deputy Director K D Gamit, Land Record Inspector Anant Patel, an unidentified computer operator, and the proprietors of Samruddhi Corporation.
Where was Anant Patel apprehended?
Anant Patel was apprehended in Pune, Maharashtra.
What actions are the police taking now that Anant Patel has been detained?
The police are questioning Anant Patel and working to identify and locate the other accused involved in the case.
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