Ajmer. A retired administrative woman officer in Ajmer has allegedly been cheated of ₹26.75 lakh on the pretext of selling and registering her ancestral house. The woman has accused a hotel operator of taking the money but failing to complete the property registration or return the amount. Based on her complaint, Christian Ganj police have registered a case against Hemant Bhati and started an investigation.
According to police, the complainant, Sarla Bhatt, was involved in a dispute concerning her ancestral house in the Purani Mandi area. During discussions to sell the property, Hemant Bhati, the son of an acquaintance of the woman, allegedly offered to help with the sale and complete the required formalities. He allegedly initially demanded ₹5 lakh and later promised to arrange an agreement for the property.
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According to the complaint, Bhati also took a copy of the woman’s Aadhaar card in connection with the proposed transaction. He allegedly stayed for around two to three months in a room located beneath the house. During this period, the complainant and her family allegedly made several payments to him in connection with the proposed property deal and registration.
According to the complaint, ₹21 lakh was transferred to the accused through RTGS. In addition, ₹50,000 was paid through a cheque on December 10, 2021, while another ₹25,000 was paid by cheque on May 7, 2022. The complainant has alleged that the total amount paid to the accused came to ₹26.75 lakh.
The woman alleged that despite receiving the entire amount, the accused did not complete the registration of the house. Whenever she and her family asked him to proceed with the registration, he allegedly kept delaying the matter on different grounds. At times, he allegedly claimed that the required documents were being prepared, while on other occasions he cited the pending approval of a loan.
According to the family, the accused had been promising to return the money since 2023 but allegedly did not make any payment. As the amount remained unpaid for a prolonged period, the family continued contacting him regarding repayment.
On July 21, 2026, the complainant’s brother allegedly sent the accused a message asking about the final date by which the money would be returned. On August 1, the family again demanded repayment of ₹26.75 lakh through WhatsApp. The complainant alleged that despite the repeated demand, the accused did not return the money.
The woman subsequently approached the police and submitted a complaint. Christian Ganj police registered a case against Hemant Bhati on allegations of fraud and launched an investigation. Police are examining the financial transactions, property-related documents, details of the alleged agreement and communications between the accused and the complainant’s family.
Investigators are also trying to determine the purpose for which the money was allegedly taken and the accused’s actual role in the proposed sale and registration of the property. Bank records, cheque details and other documents related to the transactions are being examined.
Police said further action will be taken based on the evidence collected during the investigation. The allegations made by the complainant are currently under investigation.
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.
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