Fake real estate syndicate exposed, mastermind of fraud worth crores, A.P. Singh arrested, sent to jail

Lucknow, correspondent.

The police have exposed an organized gang that systematically defrauded crores of rupees in the name of fake real estate project in the capital Lucknow. AP is said to be the main accused and mastermind in this high-profile scam. Singh was arrested by the police and presented in the court, from where he was sent to jail in judicial custody.

Investigation has revealed that the accused, along with his associates, trapped the common people through attractive brochures, fake websites, fake registrations and forged documents. Lakhs and crores of rupees were collected from dozens of investors by luring them with plots at cheaper rates and early registration. Later, neither the land was found on the spot nor any approval for the project was received from any government department.

According to police sources, A.P. Singh was controlling the entire network. An attempt was also made to destroy the evidence by transferring the investment amount to different accounts. As the complaint escalated, the accused was trying to abscond, but the police caught him in time. In this case, a case has been registered against the accused under serious sections like cheating, forgery, criminal conspiracy and breach of trust. The police is now thoroughly investigating other members associated with the gang, those preparing fake documents and the links of financial transactions.

Police officials say that the total amount of fraud and the number of victims may increase further. An appeal has been made to the people that if they have become victims of this gang then they should come forward and lodge a complaint. Also, before investing in real estate, it is very important to confirm the validity of the project and government approvals.

statements of victims

An aggrieved investor said,
“We had booked the plot for the future of our children. A.P. Singh had said that the project was completely legal. After taking the money, neither the land was shown nor the registration was done.”

Another victim said,
“The accused spoke with so much confidence that no one had any doubts. Now it came to light that the documents were fake. Our hard-earned money was lost.”

A female investor said emotionally,
“We had invested the money with the dream of building a house. Today we are in debt and the accused was roaming around freely.”

Big revelations in the investigation

Police investigation has revealed that the accused cheated people with the help of fake registration certificates, forged maps and fake approvals. According to police sources, A.P. Singh was operating the entire network and an attempt was made to destroy the evidence by transferring the investment amount to different accounts.

A case has been registered against the accused under serious sections of cheating, forgery and criminal conspiracy. Police say that the amount of fraud and the number of victims may increase further. The search for other accused associated with the gang is going on.

The police have appealed that if any person has become a victim of this fake real estate project, then they should immediately come forward and lodge a complaint.