Archive · 19 Jan 2026
Six arrested in Malad real estate fraud
In Malad, Mumbai, the police have arrested six people who were part of a gang that tricked people who wanted to buy homes.
They did this by putting fake ads on real estate websites and using fake documents.
They also had someone pretend to be the owner of the flat.
The main person behind this, Amit Thakur, who also goes by the name Qasim Rashid Khan, is still missing.
The police found out about this after someone reported that they were cheated out of Rs 30 lakh.
The gang has allegedly done this to many other people as well.
Six individuals were arrested for operating a real estate fraud gang in Malad, Mumbai.
The gang posted fake advertisements on real estate websites using forged documents.
They used impostors to pose as property owners to deceive homebuyers.
The main accused, Amit Thakur (aka Qasim Rashid Khan), is still absconding.
The fraud came to light after an FIR was registered on December 29, involving a duping of Rs 30 lakh.
- Who
- A gang of real estate fraudsters, including Amit Thakur (aka Qasim Rashid Khan)
- What
- A real estate fraud involving forged documents and impostors
- When
- FIR registered on December 29; arrests made subsequently
- Where
- Malad, Mumbai
- Why
- To cheat homebuyers by posting fake advertisements and using impostors
- Arrested Individuals
- 6
- Main Accused
- Amit Thakur (aka Qasim Rashid Khan)
- Amount Duped
- Rs 30 lakh
- FIR Registered
- December 29
- Location
- Malad, Mumbai