In a shocking case from Sokhada village in Kaushambi district, Uttar Pradesh, Ekhlaq Ahmed, a 65-year-old man, was declared deceased in official records, enabling Manzoor Ahmed, an alleged conman, to claim his land worth over ₹1 crore. The fraudulent activity came to light in early April 2025 when new buyers, Sufiya Kazmi and others, attempted to take possession of the property. They discovered that Ekhlaq Ahmed was still alive and had never consented to the sale. The fraudulent transaction, executed on June 26, 2025, involved altered revenue records and was facilitated by a lawyer and two witnesses. Following the revelation, the district magistrate ordered an investigation, leading to the registration of an FIR against five individuals for forgery and criminal conspiracy. Authorities suspect collusion among tehsil staff, as the fraudulent records had passed multiple levels of scrutiny. The main accused remains at large, while police efforts continue to apprehend all involved.