New Delhi | A major property fraud racket has been uncovered in the national capital, where police from the Desh Bandhu Gupta Road police station have arrested a man identified as Ravindra Garg for allegedly cheating multiple people of over ₹2 crore using forged lease deeds and fake property documents. The accused, already declared a fugitive in another case, is suspected of running a long-term cheating operation involving residential property deals.
The case came to light after a complaint was filed on December 29, 2025, alleging that the victim was defrauded in the name of leasing a residential property. Following the complaint, an investigation was launched, which revealed that the accused had lured multiple individuals by offering a property located on Joshi Road in Karol Bagh for lease, despite the property being under financial dispute.
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One of the victims includes a visually impaired employee of Indian Railways, who was allegedly cheated of ₹14.5 lakh after being shown a notarized lease agreement. According to the complaint, the deal appeared legitimate on paper, and payment was made accordingly. However, when the victim attempted to take possession of the property, he discovered that it had already been taken over by a finance company due to non-repayment of a housing loan.
Investigators further found that the accused had taken a housing loan of around ₹98 lakh in 2017 against the same property but failed to repay it, leading to its repossession by the lending institution. Despite this, he allegedly continued to present the property as available for lease and used forged documentation to collect money from unsuspecting buyers.
Police officials stated that the accused had been engaging in similar fraudulent activities for several years. To avoid arrest, he frequently changed his mobile numbers and locations, often switching SIM cards every few months. This tactic made it difficult for investigators to trace his movements and establish a consistent digital footprint.
The breakthrough came after technical surveillance and analysis of call detail records helped authorities track the accused to Nangal Devta village, where he was subsequently arrested. During the arrest, police recovered several documents related to property transactions, which are now being examined for authenticity and potential links to other fraud cases.
Preliminary investigation suggests that the money obtained through fraudulent transactions was allegedly used to purchase vehicles under a tourist transport business. However, officials said the business also failed to sustain itself, and multiple financial inconsistencies have been identified in the accused’s transactions.
Authorities believe the accused may have cheated several other individuals using a similar pattern involving fake lease agreements and misleading property claims. A detailed audit of his bank accounts, financial records, and digital transactions is currently underway to trace the complete flow of funds.
Investigators are also examining whether the accused acted alone or had accomplices assisting in document forgery and property dealings. Forensic financial experts have been brought in to analyze layered transactions across multiple accounts to identify possible beneficiaries and hidden transfers.
Police have confirmed that strict legal action will follow based on the findings of the investigation. Officials also indicated that further arrests cannot be ruled out as the probe expands into associated financial networks and property records.
The case highlights growing concerns over organized property fraud in urban real estate markets, where forged documents and misleading claims are increasingly being used to target unsuspecting buyers. Authorities have urged citizens to verify property ownership and legal status thoroughly before entering into any financial agreements.
