Archive · 10 Jan 2026
E-Khata Scam in Bengaluru Dups Hundreds
In Bengaluru, India, some people tricked the e-Khata system, which is supposed to make property deals fair and clear.
They made fake documents and registered properties illegally, cheating the government and people.
About 1,400 properties were involved, and five officials were suspended.
The e-Khata system was created to make property records easier to manage and more transparent.
The government is now trying to fix the problems and extend the system to rural areas.
They are also giving e-Khata certificates to many unauthorized properties to help owners and increase revenue.
Fraudsters exploited the e-Khata system to create forged documents and illegally register properties in Bengaluru.
Around 1,400 properties were involved in the scam over the past year.
Five officials, including sub-registrars, were suspended for their role in the scam.
The e-Khata system was introduced to simplify property record management and ensure transparency.
The government is extending the e-Khata initiative to rural areas and issuing certificates to unauthorized properties.
- Who
- Fraudsters and suspended officials in Bengaluru
- What
- E-Khata scam involving forged documents and illegal property registrations
- When
- Over the past year, with recent revelations
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Why
- To illegally register and sell properties for huge sums
- Number of Properties Involved
- 1,400
- Number of Suspended Officials
- 5
- Target for E-Khata Issuance in Rural Areas
- 15 days
- Number of Unauthorized Properties to Receive E-Khata
- 6.5 lakh
- Mandatory Timeframe for E-Khata Applications
- 7 to 60 days
