Gorakhpur | A major land-related financial fraud has been reported from Gorakhpur, where a resident has allegedly been cheated of ₹27.23 lakh on the pretext of a profitable land investment deal. Following the complaint, Shahpur police have registered a case against seven accused and initiated a detailed investigation into the matter.
According to the complaint filed by the victim, the accused lured him into investing in a land business with promises of high returns and secure property transactions. The victim, identified as Sheshnath Yadav, stated that he was introduced to the main accused, Hanuman Yadav, through a known contact, which later escalated into a coordinated investment fraud.
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Police records indicate that the accused initially built trust with the victim by presenting the investment opportunity as a legitimate land purchase and resale business. Over time, multiple payments were collected through different channels including bank transfers and cash transactions.
As per the complaint, the victim first transferred ₹18.50 lakh directly to Hanuman Yadav. Additional amounts were allegedly routed to multiple accounts, including ₹4 lakh to Khalil Ahmad, ₹13 lakh to Babunandan, and ₹7 lakh to Neeraj Yadav. Officials said these fragmented transactions were used to obscure the money trail and complicate financial tracking.
Investigators also noted that cash payments were made in addition to digital transfers, raising the total disputed transaction amount to approximately ₹51 lakh, though the victim has officially reported a loss of ₹27.23 lakh after partial repayments.
The victim further alleged that after repeated demands for refund, the accused returned only ₹23.78 lakh and refused to repay the remaining amount. When pressure was applied for the pending dues, the complainant claims he was threatened with serious consequences, intensifying the dispute.
Based on the complaint and preliminary verification, Shahpur police have registered an FIR against seven individuals, including Hanuman Yadav, Dinesh Yadav, Khalil Ahmad, Babunandan Yadav, Neeraj Yadav, Baliram Yadav, and Balwant Yadav. The case has been filed under charges related to cheating, criminal conspiracy and intimidation.
Officials said the matter has been taken seriously due to the structured manner in which funds were collected and distributed across multiple accounts, suggesting a coordinated fraud mechanism rather than a single transaction dispute.
Police sources stated that the investigation will focus on tracing bank records, cash flow patterns and communication between the accused to determine the exact role of each individual involved in the alleged scam. Financial documentation and account statements are being examined to reconstruct the sequence of transactions.
Authorities are also verifying whether similar complaints or financial irregularities have been reported against the accused in other cases involving land deals or investment schemes. The possibility of an organized network operating under the guise of property transactions is also being explored.
Officials confirmed that statements of all accused and witnesses will be recorded in the coming days. Technical analysis of mobile phones and banking activity is expected to play a key role in establishing the flow of money and identifying any concealed beneficiaries.
The case has raised renewed concerns about rising land-related frauds in the region, where fake investment promises and informal property dealings continue to trap unsuspecting investors. Police have urged citizens to verify all land transactions through legal documentation and official property records before making any financial commitments.
Meanwhile, investigators have assured that strict action will be taken if the allegations are proven, and efforts are underway to recover the disputed amount wherever possible. The case remains under active investigation, with further developments expected as financial and digital evidence is analyzed.
