Gorakhpur: A case of alleged land fraud involving more than ₹1.55 crore has surfaced in Uttar Pradesh, where a company claims it was deceived on the promise of executing sale deeds for nearly 30 acres of land in Kushinagar district. According to the complaint, the accused collected substantial payments for the proposed land purchase and registration, but it was later discovered that several of the land parcels had already been committed to other parties. Following a complaint submitted to the Director General of Police (DGP), Ramgarhtal Police Station has registered an FIR against multiple named individuals and initiated an investigation.
According to the police, the complaint was filed by Anoop Kumar Goyal, the authorised partner of M/s JS Infratech. He alleged that Devendra Singh, Dheeraj Singh, Anil Kumar Singh, and several other individuals from Gorakhpur offered to facilitate the purchase and registration of approximately 30 acres of agricultural land located in Chak Neelkanth village under Hata tehsil in Kushinagar district. The accused allegedly claimed they were capable of completing all legal formalities and ensuring that the land would be registered in the company’s name.
The complaint states that both parties entered into a land purchase agreement on May 31, 2022, at the JS Infratech office in Mirzapur Laldiggi, Gorakhpur. Following the agreement, the accused allegedly instructed the company to transfer funds in stages to various bank accounts for purchasing the land and completing the registration process. Trusting these assurances, the company began transferring the requested amounts.
According to documents submitted to the police, a total of more than ₹1,55,40,000 was transferred to different bank accounts between June 2, 2022, and January 24, 2023. The complainant has provided bank transaction records, payment details and other supporting documents to investigators. It is alleged that a significant portion of the money was transferred to accounts belonging to the principal accused and other individuals acting on their instructions.
The alleged fraud came to light when the company conducted an independent verification of the ownership and legal status of the land. The complainant claims that several of the plots proposed for purchase had already been sold, committed or subjected to prior agreements with other buyers. According to the complaint, these material facts were deliberately concealed while fresh payments were collected from the company for the same parcels of land.
The complaint further alleges that certain land parcels included in the transaction had disputed ownership or an unclear legal status, making lawful transfer difficult or impossible. Investigators are examining allegations that the accused misrepresented the legal position of the properties and accepted money from multiple parties against the same land, giving rise to allegations of a “double sale deed” fraud.
After the matter was brought to the attention of the DGP, Ramgarhtal Police registered an FIR under the relevant legal provisions and began a detailed investigation. Officers are examining bank transactions, land ownership records, sale deed documents, revenue records and agreements executed between the parties. Investigators are also attempting to determine whether the same land parcels were offered or sold to multiple buyers and how the transferred funds were distributed across various bank accounts.
Legal experts advise that large real estate transactions should always be preceded by comprehensive due diligence, including independent verification of land ownership, revenue records, previous sale deeds, pending litigation and any third-party claims. Buyers are also encouraged to obtain legal scrutiny of all title documents before making substantial financial commitments.
The investigation is currently focused on analysing financial records, documentary evidence and property documents to establish the complete sequence of transactions. Authorities are also examining whether additional individuals were involved in the alleged fraud and whether similar methods were used in other land deals. Further legal action will depend on the findings of the ongoing investigation and the evidence collected during the probe.
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.
