Phillaur: Phillaur police have registered a case against eight people for allegedly cheating a local resident of ₹76.81 lakh in connection with a plot transaction. The case was registered following a complaint alleging that the accused collectively induced the complainant to purchase a property that allegedly did not have a genuine or lawful owner.
The complaint was filed by Rajbir Singh, a resident of Burj Pukhta village near Phillaur. According to the allegations, the accused approached him with details of a plot and allegedly represented the property as available for a legitimate transaction. The complainant claimed that he relied on the representations made by the accused and proceeded with the deal.
The accused have been identified as Bhupinder Singh of New Delhi, Gurcharan Singh of Samana, Manjit Singh Aulakh of New Delhi, Maan Singh of Karnal, Rajni of Panipat, Amarjeet Kaur of Ludhiana, Tarnpal Singh alias Rimpi and Mandeep Singh, both residents of Jalandhar.
Complainant alleges property had no genuine legal owner
According to the complaint, the accused allegedly acted together to facilitate the property transaction. The complainant alleged that he was shown a plot and was persuaded to enter into a deal on the understanding that the property could be legally purchased.
He later allegedly discovered that the plot did not have a genuine or lawful owner capable of completing the transaction. The complainant claimed that the representations made to him resulted in the loss of ₹76,81,000.
The allegations indicate that the dispute centres not merely on a failed property transaction but on the alleged misrepresentation of ownership and legal status of the plot. Police have initiated an investigation to establish the ownership records of the property and determine the exact role played by each of the eight accused.
Police registered case after preliminary inquiry
Phillaur police registered the case after conducting an inquiry into the allegations made in the complaint. Investigators are expected to examine documents related to the property, transaction records and communications between the complainant and the accused.
The police will also verify whether the accused had any legal or financial interest in the property and whether any documents or representations were allegedly used to convince the complainant that the transaction was genuine.
The investigation is likely to focus on the movement of the ₹76.81 lakh allegedly paid by the complainant. Tracing the money trail could help investigators establish how the transaction was structured and whether the amount was distributed among multiple persons.
No arrest has been made
No arrest has been made in the case so far. The registration of a case and the allegations in the complaint do not by themselves establish guilt, and the claims made by the complainant will be tested during the investigation.
Police are expected to question the accused and examine their connection with the property and the alleged transaction. Investigators may also verify revenue and registration records to establish the actual ownership and legal status of the plot at the time the deal was negotiated.
Property-related fraud cases can involve multiple parties, including prospective buyers, intermediaries and individuals claiming ownership or authority over a property. Establishing the chain of ownership and verifying documents is therefore central to determining whether a criminal offence was committed.
Investigation to establish complete transaction trail
The case has also highlighted the risks involved in property transactions where ownership records and legal documents are not independently verified. Investigators will now examine the circumstances in which the complainant allegedly paid ₹76.81 lakh and identify the persons who received or facilitated the transfer of the money.
Police will also determine whether other individuals were involved in the alleged transaction or whether similar deals were carried out using the same property or method.
For now, the eight accused face allegations of cheating in connection with the ₹76.81 lakh plot deal. The investigation will determine whether the property was deliberately misrepresented, how the transaction was executed and where the allegedly defrauded money ultimately went.
About the author — Suvedita Nath is a science student with a growing interest in cybercrime and digital safety. She writes on online activity, cyber threats, and technology-driven risks. Her work focuses on clarity, accuracy, and public awareness.
