Archive · 15 Jun 2025
Man Cheated of ₹19.6 Lakh in MHADA Flat Scam
A man from Dombivli was tricked out of 19.6 lakh rupees by five people.
They said they could get him a flat in a Mumbai building run by MHADA.
The man transferred the money over three years.
However, he never got the flat.
When he asked for his money back, they refused.
The police are now investigating the case.
The accused are charged with cheating, breaking trust, and intimidation.
A 32-year-old man was cheated of Rs 19.6 lakh.
Five individuals promised the man a flat in a MHADA building.
The incident occurred in Dombivli, Thane district.
The accused approached the complainant in December 2020.
A case has been registered under multiple sections of the IPC.
- Who
- A 32-year-old man and five other people.
- What
- A man was cheated of Rs 19.6 lakh by five individuals.
- When
- The accused approached the complainant in December 2020.
- Where
- Dombivli, Thane district, and Mumbai.
- Why
- The individuals promised a flat under the MHADA housing scheme to obtain money.
Accused
Victim
Involvement
Accused
Allegedly perpetrated the fraud.
Victim
Awaiting further investigation and court proceedings.
- Victim's Age
- 32 years old
- Location of Victim
- Dombivli, Thane
- Amount Cheated
- Rs 19.6 lakh
- Number of Accused
- 5
- Nature of Promise
- Flat in MHADA building
- Charges Filed
- Cheating, criminal breach of trust, intimidation
