Archive · 24 Aug 2025
Mumbai Police Book Four in Rs 2.26 Crore Fraud Case
A 77-year-old woman was tricked by a group of people who took her money and possessions.
They sold her properties, including her sister's, and stole her gold.
The woman, who had health problems, was tricked into signing papers she didn't understand.
Her cousin found out about the fraud when she noticed things missing and investigated.
The police are now investigating the case, as the woman says she never agreed to sell her properties.
The total amount stolen is a lot of money.
A 77-year-old woman was allegedly defrauded of Rs 2.26 crore by four individuals.
The accused are accused of selling her properties and stealing gold ornaments.
The victim's cousin discovered the fraud after noticing missing ornaments and property sales.
Properties in Virar, Thane, and Belapur were sold without the victim's knowledge.
The victim, suffering from age-related health issues, denies selling any properties or signing documents.
- Who
- Four individuals are accused of cheating a 77-year-old woman; the victim's cousin reported the crime.
- What
- Four people are accused of duping a 77-year-old woman of Rs 2.26 crore by selling her properties and stealing her gold ornaments.
- When
- The fraud was discovered in March, with the Belapur property being sold in 2022.
- Where
- Mumbai, India, specifically in areas including Nehru Nagar, Virar, Thane, and Belapur.
- Why
- The motive appears to be financial gain through fraudulent property sales and theft.
Victim's Statement
Accused Actions
Property Sales
Victim's Statement
Jayashree denies selling any properties or issuing any power of attorney.
Accused Actions
The accused allegedly sold properties using forged documents and fraudulent means.
- Victim's Age
- 77
- Total Amount Allegedly Stolen
- Rs 2.26 crore
- Number of Accused
- 4
- Victim's Residence
- Nehru Nagar, Kurla (East)
- Cousin's Residence
- Mahalaxmi
- Victim's Occupation
- Retired telephone operator
- Missing Items
- Gold ornaments