A property fraud case has surfaced in Hyderabad, where a businessman has accused his relatives and a sub-registrar of fabricating a will to illegally transfer ownership of high-value family properties. The Central Crime Station (CCS) has registered a case against five individuals, and an investigation is currently underway.
Allegations of Forged Will and Illegal Property Transfer
According to the complaint, 57-year-old businessman Venugopal Toshniwal alleged that his brother and other family members conspired to create a fake will in the name of their late father, Brij Gopal Toshniwal.
He stated that his father, who passed away in 2012, had never executed any will during his lifetime. Despite this, the accused allegedly fabricated a will dated December 9, 2011, and used it to claim ownership of two properties located in Begum Bazar.
The properties include one measuring 240 square yards and another 95 square yards, with a combined estimated value of around ₹20 crore.
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Gift Deeds Executed Using Alleged Fake Document
The complainant alleged that based on the forged will, his brother executed gift deeds in favour of his wife in 2024 and 2025, effectively transferring ownership of both properties.
The accused in the case include the complainant’s brother Umesh Kumar Toshniwal, sister Suman Bang, her husband Giri Raj Bang, Umesh’s wife Kavita Toshniwal, and the Doodhbowli sub-registrar.
Authorities are examining the sequence of transactions and documentation used in executing these property transfers.
RTI Response Raises Questions
A key element in the complaint is the response received through a Right to Information (RTI) application. When the complainant sought a certified copy of the alleged will, the sub-registrar’s office reportedly stated that the document was not available.
This absence of official records has raised serious concerns about the authenticity of the will and the role of officials involved in the registration process.
Case Registered Under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
Based on the complaint, the CCS police have registered a case under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including charges related to cheating, forgery of valuable documents such as wills, use of forged records, and criminal conspiracy.
Officials confirmed that evidence collection is underway and no arrests have been made so far. The investigation will focus on verifying the authenticity of documents and identifying the extent of involvement of each accused.
