Dehradun. The Delhi Police Economic Offences Wing has arrested an accused from Laksar in Haridwar in connection with a ₹4.60 crore land fraud case in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The accused allegedly claimed to be the authorised representative of the actual landowner and entered into multiple land transactions on the basis of a Power of Attorney (GPA), allegedly selling the same property to different buyers and collecting crores of rupees.
The case relates to land located in Mauja Domgaon, Dehradun. An FIR was registered on June 11, 2026, on the complaint of a resident of Punjabi Bagh under relevant provisions related to cheating, forgery and use of forged documents. The complainant alleged that around ₹4.60 crore was taken from him through banking channels in connection with the land deal, but a dispute later emerged over ownership rights and the validity of the sale.
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During the investigation, it emerged that the accused had presented himself as the authorised GPA holder of the actual landowner. On this basis, he allegedly entered into agreements to sell and executed sale deeds with the complainant and other buyers. Investigators allege that the accused exceeded the authority granted under the GPA and entered into multiple transactions involving the same property. As a result, several buyers allegedly suffered financial losses after being induced to pay money for the land.
Investigators collected the registered GPA, sale deeds and agreements related to the property and verified the documents with the concerned sub-registrar’s office. Banking records and transactions involving different buyers were also examined. Investigators are also determining the exact scope of authority granted to the GPA holder and how those powers were used in the various land transactions.
During the investigation, the accused was served several notices directing him to join the probe and appear for questioning, but he allegedly failed to comply. Police subsequently intensified efforts to locate him. The accused allegedly changed his mobile numbers and locations to evade arrest and remained at different places in Haridwar, Dehradun, Saharanpur and Muzaffarnagar.
Technical surveillance and other investigative methods eventually helped investigators trace his presence in the Haridwar region. A team subsequently arrested him near Laksar on September 9. Investigators are now examining how many transactions were carried out involving the property and how many buyers may have been affected.
The investigation is also examining the accused’s property dealings and previous financial transactions. Preliminary information indicates that he started dealing in property in the Haridwar and Dehradun areas around 2017. He is reported to have studied up to Class 8 at a government school in Haridwar. Investigators have also found information about previous cases allegedly registered against him, which is being verified.
The investigation is now focused on tracing the flow of the ₹4.60 crore and determining the role of other individuals who may have been involved in the transactions. Documents and payment records of other buyers who allegedly paid for the same property are also being matched.
Investigators are examining the ownership records, validity of the GPA and the legal status of all transactions executed on its basis. Further action will be taken after verification of the documents, financial trail and the respective roles of all individuals connected with the alleged land fraud.
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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