Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Retired Man Duped in MHADA Flat Scam, ₹9.8 Lakh Lost
A 69-year-old man named Vitthal Shinde was tricked out of almost 10 lakh rupees.
Some people told him they could get him a house from MHADA, which is a government program in Mumbai.
He gave them money, but they didn't get him the house.
They gave some money back but still owe him a lot.
The police are now looking into what happened and are investigating the people who took his money.
A 69-year-old man reported being cheated in a MHADA flat scam.
The complainant is Vitthal Maruti Shinde, a resident of Virar.
He was defrauded of ₹9.8 lakh by three individuals.
The accused promised to secure a MHADA flat for Shinde.
A case of cheating and criminal conspiracy has been registered at Tardeo Police Station.
- Who
- Vitthal Maruti Shinde and Rutuja alias Suvarna Modak, Vineet Pawar, and Rajesh Tiwari.
- What
- Shinde was defrauded of ₹9.8 lakh in a MHADA flat scam.
- When
- Between 2021 and 2022.
- Where
- Tardeo Police Station, Mumbai.
- Why
- The accused promised to secure a MHADA flat but failed to deliver.
Victim
Accused
The exchange of money for services.
Victim
Shinde provided money for a service that was not delivered.
Accused
The accused may claim the agreement was not met due to circumstances.
- Victim
- Vitthal Maruti Shinde
- Age of Victim
- 69
- Amount Cheated
- ₹9.8 lakh
- Location
- Tardeo Police Station, Mumbai
- Accused
- Rutuja alias Suvarna Modak, Vineet Pawar, Rajesh Tiwari
