New Delhi: In a major property fraud case in the national capital, Delhi Police has arrested a dentist accused of cheating multiple investors through fraudulent real estate transactions worth over ₹1 crore. The accused has been identified as 44-year-old Majahar Khan, a resident of Yamuna Vihar, who holds BDS and MDS degrees and was professionally practicing dentistry. Police confirmed that he had been absconding for the past seven months before being apprehended.
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Professional image allegedly used to win investors’ trust
According to investigators, Majahar Khan used his professional identity and social reputation as a dentist to gain the trust of unsuspecting buyers and investors. Known as “Dr. Sahab” in his locality, he allegedly presented himself as a credible real estate facilitator and lured people into property investment deals promising safe returns and secure transactions.
Police officials said the accused systematically exploited investors by offering them property deals that appeared legitimate on the surface. He allegedly mortgaged or promised the same property to multiple individuals at different times, collecting large sums of money from each of them. This created a layered fraud where multiple victims believed they held rights over the same asset.
Same property allegedly used in multiple deals
During the investigation, it was revealed that the property involved in the transactions was already mortgaged with a private bank. Despite this, the accused allegedly concealed this critical fact and continued using the same property as collateral in multiple separate deals. Investigators believe this concealment formed the core of the fraudulent scheme.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Pankaj Kumar stated that the accused collected money from several individuals under the pretext of property investment agreements. However, after receiving the funds, he repeatedly delayed registration and ownership transfer processes. When victims began demanding refunds or legal clarity, he allegedly cut off communication and went into hiding.
Police further noted that Majahar Khan maintained a strong professional image as a dentist, which helped him build trust among clients and acquaintances. This credibility, officials said, played a key role in convincing people to invest without conducting proper due diligence. Preliminary findings also suggest that fabricated documents may have been used in some transactions to reinforce the legitimacy of the deals.
Multiple complaints led Crime Branch to accused
The case came to light after multiple complaints were filed by victims at different police stations across northeast Delhi. During verification, investigators found inconsistencies in property records and discrepancies in transaction documents. This prompted a coordinated investigation by the Crime Branch, which later traced the accused through technical surveillance and financial tracking.
After remaining absconding for seven months, the accused was finally arrested. Police are now examining his bank accounts, digital payment records, and property documents to determine the full extent of the fraud. Officials are also trying to identify the total number of victims and the overall amount collected through the scheme.
Investigators are additionally probing whether any property agents, intermediaries, or associates were involved in facilitating the transactions. Authorities suspect that the operation may not have been a solo effort and could involve a wider network of facilitators.
