Two Residents Booked for Forgery and Cheating at Merces Housing Society
Old Goa Police have registered a case against two residents of Milroc Temple Tower, Merces, for forgery and cheating involving a fraudulent housing society share certificate.
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They are accused of preparing a forged share certificate and issuing it to late Nirmala Dessai, which was identical to the original document, with the intention of cheating the society. The case has been registered under Sections 336(1), 336(2), and 336(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
The incident, which reportedly occurred prior to April 19, 2025, came to light after scrutiny of the society’s records. Police said further investigation is underway under PSI Edwin Dias of Old Goa Police Station. The Milroc Temple Tower Co-operative Housing Society is a well-established residential community in Merces, known for its strict adherence to regulations and community standards. This case of forgery and cheating has raised concerns among the residents about the security and integrity of their housing society documents.
The police have urged any individuals with relevant information to come forward and assist in the investigation. The Milroc Temple Tower Co-operative Housing Society management has also expressed its commitment to ensuring that such fraudulent activities are thoroughly investigated and the perpetrators brought to justice. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of due diligence and proper verification of documents in housing societies to prevent such incidents in the future.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the nature of the crime committed by the accused?
The accused are charged with forgery and cheating. They allegedly prepared and issued a fraudulent housing society share certificate to late Nirmala Dessai.
Who filed the complaint against the accused?
The complaint was filed by Rajendra Kamat, a resident of the Milroc Temple Tower Co-operative Housing Society.
Under which sections of the law has the case been registered?
The case has been registered under Sections 336(1), 336(2), and 336(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Who is leading the investigation?
The investigation is being led by PSI Edwin Dias of Old Goa Police Station.
What is the Milroc Temple Tower Co-operative Housing Society?
The Milroc Temple Tower Co-operative Housing Society is a residential community in Merces, known for its strict adherence to regulations and community standards.
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