Ghaziabad | Two separate real estate fraud cases in Ghaziabad have shocked residents, in which a doctor and a Gurugram resident were allegedly cheated of a total of ₹44.28 lakh in the name of selling flats and floors. Following an investigation by the Anti-Fraud Cell, police registered FIRs in both cases on June 30 and have intensified their probe against the accused.
In the first case, Dr. Abhinav Agarwal, a resident of ATS Society in Indirapuram, was searching for a flat for his retired mother, Dr. Mala Tripathi. During this search in June 2025, he came in contact with property agent Praveen Kasana, who introduced him to a man named Piyush Jain. Piyush allegedly posed as the owner of a flat and agreed to sell it for ₹3.45 crore, assuring that possession and registry would be completed on time.
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Between June and August 2025, Dr. Abhinav transferred a total of ₹24 lakh to Piyush Jain’s bank account as advance payment. As per the agreement, the registry was scheduled for September 10, 2025. However, on the due date, neither possession was handed over nor the registry completed. Later, it was discovered during verification that the property had already been mortgaged with a private bank, raising serious doubts over the transaction.
When the buyer demanded a refund, Piyush Jain returned only ₹7 lakh and allegedly withheld ₹17 lakh. Following the complaint, police registered a case against Piyush Jain and property agent Praveen Kasana. Both are now under investigation, and officials are examining financial transactions and property documents linked to the deal.
In the second case, Gurugram resident Harminder Singh accused Arun Yadav and his wife of cheating him of ₹27.28 lakh. The accused allegedly offered to sell the second floor of a building along with roof rights in the Lajpat Nagar area for ₹30 lakh. An agreement was signed on July 7, 2025, and registry was scheduled for January 7, 2026.
During this period, the complainant transferred ₹27.28 lakh in multiple online transactions to the accused’s accounts. However, when he reached for registration on the scheduled date, the accused allegedly delayed the process and later refused to proceed with the deal. It is also alleged that the accused’s wife misbehaved with the complainant and clearly denied completing the registry.
Realizing the fraud, the victim approached police and filed a complaint. Based on findings from the Anti-Fraud Cell, FIRs have been registered in both cases. Police have issued notices to the accused and are currently examining bank transactions, property records, and call detail records to establish the full extent of the fraud. Officials said further action, including arrests, may follow depending on evidence collected during the investigation.
