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CBI files fresh chargesheet against Acme promoters in homebuyer fraud
The Central Bureau of Investigation filed a new chargesheet in a housing dispute.
It named five former leaders of two Acme companies.
The case involves the Acme Boulevard project in Mumbai.
Investigators say homebuyers were given false promises.
They also allege that money or other financial benefits were obtained through deceptive methods.
The chargesheet was filed in a special court.
The accused face allegations including cheating and criminal conspiracy.
The CBI said it is investigating 32 more similar cases.
The CBI filed its 21st chargesheet against five former promoters and directors of Acme Realties Private Limited and Acme Housing India Private Limited.
The case concerns alleged fraudulent activities involving the Acme Boulevard housing project in Jogeshwari (East), Mumbai.
The agency alleges that the accused used false assurances and fraudulent representations to induce homebuyers and obtain financial benefits.
The chargesheet was filed before a special CBI court in Mumbai under provisions covering conspiracy, cheating and breach of trust.
The CBI said it is also investigating 32 other cases involving alleged homebuyer cheating and diversion of funds, following Supreme Court directions.
- Who
- The Central Bureau of Investigation and five former promoters or directors of Acme Realties Private Limited and Acme Housing India Private Limited.
- What
- The CBI filed its 21st chargesheet in an alleged homebuyer fraud case.
- Where
- Before a special CBI court in Mumbai, concerning the Acme Boulevard project in Jogeshwari (East), Mumbai.
- When
- September 28, identified in the report as a Monday; the year is not stated.
- Why
- The CBI alleges that the accused used false assurances and fraudulent representations to obtain financial benefits through illegal and deceptive means.
Key facts
- Investigating agency
- Central Bureau of Investigation
- Chargesheet number
- 21st chargesheet in the case
- Accused
- Five former promoters and directors
- Companies named
- Acme Realties Private Limited and Acme Housing India Private Limited
- Housing project
- Acme Boulevard
- Location
- Jogeshwari (East), Mumbai
- Other investigations
- The CBI said 32 other cases are currently under investigation
Sources
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