Archive · 24 Sep 2025
Ex-Lodha Director Lodha Faces Arrest in Fraud Case
Rajendra Lodha, a former director of a real estate company, is accused of using his position to commit fraud.
He's suspected of selling company land at low prices to a company his son owned, causing the company to lose a lot of money.
He is also accused of moving money to his son's account.
Witnesses have made statements and police have found evidence, including CCTV footage.
The police are still investigating, and a court has extended Lodha's custody to allow for more investigation.
Rajendra Lodha, former director of Lodha Developers, was arrested in Mumbai.
Lodha is accused of defrauding the company, resulting in a loss of ₹85 crore.
He allegedly transferred ₹49.22 crore to his son's account.
Lodha is also accused of selling land meant for a school or college to his son's company.
His custody was extended to September 29 as police investigate further.
- Who
- Rajendra Lodha
- What
- Alleged fraud and misuse of position for financial gain, including land sales and financial transfers.
- When
- Arrested September 17; Alleged misconduct over 12-15 years; Custody extended to September 29.
- Where
- Mumbai
- Why
- For alleged personal gain through fraudulent land transactions and financial transfers.
Prosecution
Defense
Guilt
Prosecution
Presents evidence of financial misconduct and land fraud.
Defense
Awaits due process to determine the outcome.
- Accused
- Rajendra Lodha, former director of Lodha Developers Ltd
- Charges
- Fraud, unauthorized land transactions, criminal breach of trust and cheating
- Financial Misconduct
- Transfer of over ₹49.22 crore to son's account
- Alleged Loss
- ₹85 crore to Lodha Developers
- Land Sale
- Sold land designated for school/college to a company owned by his son
- Evidence
- Witness statements, CCTV footage of cash transfers
- Custody
- Extended to September 29
Sources
Lodha developers case: Police say accused procured plot reserved for school, bags of cash were brought to his office
Mumbai News: EOW Probes Ex-Lodha Developers Director Rajendra Lodha For ₹49.22 Crore Transfer, Land Misuse