Gorakhpur: A major land fraud case involving alleged cheating of ₹44 lakh has surfaced in Uttar Pradesh’s Gorakhpur district, sparking concern in the Gulriha police station area. Based on a complaint filed by the victim, police have registered a case against four named accused under charges of cheating and criminal intimidation, and initiated an investigation into the matter.
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The case revolves around allegations that the accused collected a large sum of money in the name of land purchase but later refused to execute the registry (sale deed). The dispute has also taken a complicated turn with claims of shifting identity narratives during the transaction process.
Complainant Alleges Payments for Multiple Land Deals
The complainant, Digvijay Singh, reportedly associated with a private construction firm, stated that he came into contact with Rajendra Nath, a resident of Salempur alias Mugalpur in Gulriha area, along with his three sons—Arun Kumar, Sandeep Kumar, and Sunil Kumar—in 2018. Following this, discussions regarding land purchase began.
According to the complaint, a land deal was finalized for ₹44 lakh for a property located in the Hamidpur area. The victim claims that he paid ₹38.80 lakh towards this agreement. Subsequently, another deal for a different piece of land was agreed upon for ₹40 lakh, under which ₹5.20 lakh was paid as advance through cash and bank transfer.
In total, the accused are alleged to have received more than ₹44 lakh from the complainant under the pretext of multiple land transactions.
Registry Refusal and Identity Claims Under Scrutiny
The complainant further alleged that at the time of the initial agreement, the accused presented themselves with a certain identity and background, which later changed during the course of the dispute. He claimed that when he insisted on getting the property registered in 2023, the accused altered their stance and refused to proceed with the registry, citing a different social identity claim.
The dispute escalated when the victim demanded a refund of his money. It is alleged that the accused then threatened him with false legal cases and warned of serious consequences if he pursued recovery of the amount.
Financial Records and Property Documents Being Examined
Following this, the victim approached senior authorities and filed a formal complaint. Acting on the complaint, Gulriha police registered a case against all four accused under relevant sections of cheating, conspiracy, and criminal intimidation.
Police officials stated that the investigation is currently in its early stages and all financial transactions, property documents, and communications between the parties are being examined. Authorities are also verifying whether the land in question was legally transferable and whether any fraudulent documentation was involved.
Case Reflects Wider Concerns Over Land Transactions
Sources indicate that land-related disputes and fraud cases have been repeatedly reported in the region, where individuals are allegedly lured into property deals and later subjected to delays or denial of registration after receiving substantial payments. In many such cases, disputes eventually turn into prolonged legal battles.
The real estate transactions require strict verification of ownership documents, registration records, and legal clearance before any large payments are made. Lack of due diligence often leads to financial losses and prolonged disputes, as seen in this case.
