Archive · 8 Sep 2025
Mumbai Police Investigate ₹50 Lakh MHADA Flat Scam in Dadar
In Mumbai, two people were tricked out of a lot of money in a housing scam.
Con artists pretended they could get them cheap apartments through a special program, but it was all a lie.
One person lost ₹35 lakh, and the other lost ₹15 lakh.
The scammers claimed to have connections to the government and promised flats that didn't actually exist.
The police are now investigating the cases, and the con men are facing charges of fraud.
People should always be careful and check the facts before giving money for housing deals.
Two individuals were defrauded in separate cases in Dadar, Mumbai.
The scammers promised discounted MHADA flats under the MLA quota, which didn't exist.
One victim was cheated out of ₹35 lakh by a childhood friend.
Another victim lost ₹15 lakh to a person posing as a Mantralaya official.
Police have filed cases and are investigating the scams.
- Who
- Two individuals were cheated by conmen.
- What
- Fraudsters promised discounted MHADA flats under the MLA quota.
- When
- Incidents occurred between April 2021-September 2024.
- Where
- Dadar, Mumbai.
- Why
- Fraudsters aimed to deceive individuals into paying for non-existent housing schemes.
- Total Amount Cheated
- ₹50 lakh
- Location of Scam
- Dadar, Mumbai
- Scam Type
- Fake MHADA flat 'MLA quota'
- Victims
- Two individuals
- Accused 1
- Sanjay Haribhan Singh
- Accused 2
- Rajesh Suresh Shinde
- Charges Filed Under
- Section 420 of IPC and 318(4) of BNS