The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Dehradun, has filed a Prosecution Complaint against Humayun Parvez, Mohd. Vakil, and Mukesh Kumar Gupta. The complaint has been filed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 before the Ld. Special Court (PMLA), Dehradun.
Investigation revealed that the accused operated a sophisticated syndicate that systematically fabricated land records within the state’s Revenue Archives to launder money. They illegally took control of high-value land parcels and sold them using fraudulent registries, generating substantial illicit gains.
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Major Fraud and Land Manipulation
ED inquiry found that the accused falsified records of prime land measuring 2,550 sq. yards in Mauja Majra, Pargana Kendriye Doon, Dehradun, registering the properties in their names. Original records dating back to 1958 were tampered with and replaced in the official registry. Between 2019 and 2020, these lands were sold via fraudulent registries, generating illegal profits for the accused.
Further investigation revealed that the accused colluded with staff at the Registrar Offices in Dehradun and Saharanpur to access original volumes of land records. Initially, the properties were “transferred” into the names of deceased relatives, such as Humayun Parvez’s father, Zaleelur Rehman. The accused then posed as the legal heirs of these deceased individuals, claiming legitimate rights over the properties. Using forged deeds, the lands were sold to unsuspecting buyers, converting the fraudulent assets into liquid cash.
Proceeds of Crime and Financial Diversion
Through this scheme, Humayun Parvez generated approximately ₹3,66,55,000/- from 11 fraudulent registries, while Md. Vakil earned ₹40,00,000/- from illegal land sales. ED also conducted search operations and made the following seizures:
- Cash: ₹24.50 lakh seized; ₹11.50 lakh frozen in bank accounts
- Valuables: Jewellery including diamonds, gold, and silver worth ₹58.80 lakh
The investigation confirms that the accused were engaged in organized land fraud, attempting to project illicit proceeds as legitimate assets. ED has acted decisively under PMLA, 2002, safeguarding public interest and financial integrity.
ED’s Action and Future Measures
Considering the seriousness of the case, ED has sent a clear message that land and financial fraud will not be tolerated by proceeding with prosecution and provisional attachment of properties. The agency emphasized that the investigation is ongoing and, based on further evidence, additional attachments and legal actions may follow.
The Dehradun land record fabrication case exposes the conspiracy of Humayun Parvez and his associates, which involved forged registries, manipulation of deceased relatives’ names, and illegal land transfers. The accused illegally generated nearly ₹4.06 crore, attempting to integrate it into the formal financial system. ED’s swift action underscores that the agency remains firm and decisive in tracing all aspects of money laundering and land fraud.
About the author – Ayesha Aayat is a law student and contributor covering cybercrime, online frauds, and digital safety concerns. Her writing aims to raise awareness about evolving cyber threats and legal responses.
