Bhopal | In a shocking case that has raised serious concerns over financial fraud within families, a senior NRI doctor living in the United States has allegedly been cheated of properties and cash worth nearly ₹1.87 crore by his own nephew and the latter’s girlfriend in Bhopal. The accused allegedly gained the doctor’s trust, transferred properties and vehicles into their own names, created forged documents and later threatened him when he questioned the transactions.
Kolar Road police have registered an FIR in connection with the matter and initiated an investigation. According to the complaint, the 67-year-old doctor has been residing in the United States for nearly three decades. He had returned to Bhopal in 2018 to take care of his ailing sister and decided to purchase a house in the city for his stay.
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The complainant alleged that he trusted his nephew, who introduced him to his girlfriend. According to the complaint, the woman gradually gained the doctor’s confidence, after which both accused allegedly carried out a planned financial fraud.
Investigators said the accused convinced the doctor to purchase a bungalow in Singapore Villa Colony for approximately ₹88.45 lakh. The doctor alleged that he paid the entire amount for the property, but the bungalow was fraudulently registered in the woman’s name. He further claimed that he was provided with forged documents falsely showing him as the owner of the property.
The complaint also includes allegations related to a luxury SUV. According to the doctor, he purchased the vehicle worth nearly ₹18 lakh for the use of his sister, but the SUV was allegedly registered in the woman’s name despite the complainant funding the entire purchase.
Apart from this, the doctor alleged that documents related to another property in Arera Colony were manipulated. According to the complaint, the nephew allegedly altered registry records and secured a 50 per cent ownership stake in the property through fraudulent means.
The complainant further alleged that when he raised objections regarding the transactions, the accused began blackmailing and threatening him. The doctor claimed that he was threatened with false criminal allegations, including threats of being implicated in a fabricated rape case, in an attempt to stop him from approaching police authorities or initiating legal proceedings.
Police officials said a case has been registered under sections related to cheating, criminal breach of trust, intimidation and other relevant offences. Investigators are currently examining property records, registry documents, bank transactions and digital communications linked to the case.
Renowned cyber crime expert and former IPS officer Prof. Triveni Singh said financial crimes today are no longer limited to digital fraud alone, as criminals are increasingly exploiting personal relationships and emotional trust to commit economic offences. According to him, NRIs who stay abroad for long periods are often unfamiliar with local property procedures and legal formalities, making them vulnerable to manipulation.
A Researcher at Algoritha Security noted that fraudsters in such cases frequently use forged documentation, altered digital records and identity manipulation techniques to complicate ownership disputes and delay legal action. Experts advised individuals, especially NRIs, to conduct independent legal verification and cross-check all property documents before making major financial investments or purchases.
Police said the investigation is continuing and authorities are trying to determine whether the accused may have targeted other victims using similar methods. The case has triggered wider discussions in Bhopal regarding property security for NRIs and the growing misuse of trust within close family circles for financial gain.
