Three Arrested for Land Fraud in Greater Noida Involving ₹3.3 Crore Scam
Greater Noida: Three booked for using forged papers to sell land for ₹3.3 crore
Hindustan Times
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Three individuals have been arrested in Greater Noida for allegedly defrauding buyers by selling land using forged documents. The suspects, part of a larger gang, are accused of cheating victims out of ₹3.3 crore (approximately $400,000 USD) by impersonating landowners and brokers.
- 01Three suspects arrested for land fraud in Greater Noida.
- 02The gang is believed to have over 25 members involved in similar scams.
- 03₹3.3 crore (approximately $400,000 USD) was defrauded from one buyer.
- 04The male suspect has a criminal history with 19 prior cases.
- 05Police are continuing investigations to identify additional victims.
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In Greater Noida, police have arrested three individuals for allegedly defrauding buyers by selling land using forged registry documents. The suspects include a 53-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman from Ghaziabad, along with a 45-year-old woman from Bihar. They are part of a larger gang that targets land owned by individuals living outside the city. The gang forges registry documents to impersonate landowners and brokers, leading to significant financial losses for victims. Deputy Commissioner of Police Pravin Ranjan Singh reported that complaints had been received for over a month regarding this fraudulent activity. Preliminary investigations revealed that one buyer was cheated out of ₹3.3 crore (approximately $400,000 USD), and efforts are underway to uncover the full extent of the gang's activities. Notably, the male suspect has a criminal record with 19 cases related to cheating and other serious offenses, while both women have five fraud cases each against them. A case has been registered under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) related to cheating and forgery.
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This case highlights the risks associated with real estate transactions in Greater Noida, particularly for individuals unfamiliar with local land ownership.
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