Meerut: A well-organised gang accused of cheating people in the name of land transactions has been busted, with four members arrested for allegedly collecting advance payments and backing out of deals. The kingpin, identified as Jashveer Tomar alias Gupta alias Sharma, is accused of posing as a wealthy Delhi-based investor to orchestrate the fraud. Two cases in connection with the matter had been registered at Sardhana police station.
According to officials, the gang specifically targeted local property brokers and middlemen involved in land dealings. Jashveer, a resident of Samaypur Mundali, would project himself as a high-profile buyer willing to invest heavily in large land parcels. Acting on his instructions, two associates would approach identified brokers, posing as representatives of the prospective buyer.
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Complainants Mohit Chaudhary of Noorpur Muradnagar and Amit of Bahadurgarh had filed written complaints detailing the alleged fraud. Mohit stated that he received a call from a person identifying himself as Sharma from Kushawali, claiming that a wealthy client was looking to purchase land at a premium price. Soon after, two individuals — introducing themselves as Rohit and Dheeraj — met him and expressed interest in finalising a deal.
Mohit accompanied them to the residence of Sharma alias Anil in Kushawali, where negotiations reportedly took place and the deal was settled. The accused allegedly demanded 10% of the total value as advance payment to seal the agreement. Trusting the representations made during the meeting, Mohit arranged and handed over the amount.
However, after receiving the advance, the accused allegedly neither proceeded with the registry process nor returned the money. When pressed for updates, they allegedly began avoiding calls and eventually cut off communication altogether.
Investigations later revealed that both the so-called buyer and seller were part of the same conspiracy. The middleman was led to believe that he would receive a substantial commission upon completion of the transaction. Driven by this promise, he facilitated the advance payment. Once the money was secured, the gang would cite various excuses to cancel the deal and disappear.
Police had named Jashveer alias Gupta, Sharma, Deepak alias Rohit, Dheeraj alias Gulhasan, Anil and Anil’s son in the case. Following raids, four accused were arrested. The arrested individuals have been identified as Gulhasan of Fatehullapur, Jagmohan of Bhamauri Sardhana, Jashveer of Samaypur Meerut, and Deepak of Badla Kaithwada Meerut.
During interrogation, it reportedly emerged that the gang may have executed similar fraudulent transactions in the past. Investigators are examining mobile phones and call records of the accused to trace other potential victims. Authorities indicated that additional charges could be invoked if more complainants come forward.
Officials have advised the public to exercise caution in land transactions and avoid transferring large sums without thorough verification of documents and identities of all parties involved. The four accused have been produced before the court, and further legal proceedings are underway.
