Archive · 1 Sep 2025
Real Estate Director Arrested for Alleged Forgery and Fraud
A real estate director was arrested for allegedly tricking people into buying apartments.
The director, Umrao Singh Prithviraj Ostwal, is accused of using fake documents to build and sell flats.
He constructed more units than allowed and sold them to buyers.
Police caught him after a chase at his home in Mira Bhayander.
He's facing charges of cheating and forgery.
Authorities are warning people to check building permits before buying property.
Director of Ostwal Builders Pvt Ltd arrested in Thane.
Accused of selling apartments built with forged permits.
Ostwal allegedly constructed extra units beyond approved limits.
Police investigation led by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW).
Authorities advise verifying construction permits before purchase.
- Who
- Umrao Singh Prithviraj Ostwal, director of Ostwal Builders Pvt Ltd
- What
- Arrested for allegedly duping buyers by selling flats constructed using forged permits.
- When
- Arrested on Saturday, May 16 (case registered), September 1 (PTI report)
- Where
- Thane, Maharashtra, Mira Bhayander area
- Why
- Accused of preparing fake construction permits and selling apartments constructed beyond sanctioned limits, defrauding buyers.
- Accused
- Umrao Singh Prithviraj Ostwal
- Company
- Ostwal Builders Pvt Ltd
- Charges
- Cheating, criminal breach of trust, forgery, conspiracy
- Location
- Thane, Maharashtra
- Building
- Ostwal Paradise Building No. 6
- Police Involved
- Economic Offences Wing (EOW)
- Previous Cases
- 13 criminal cases in Thane