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A case has been registered under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, reflecting the seriousness of the offences
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Authorities have once again urged citizens—especially those dealing with high-value or inherited properties—to conduct thorough legal verification before finalising any transaction and to promptly report suspicious activity to the police
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Mohali police have unearthed a well-organised property fraud racket that allegedly targeted assets belonging to non-resident Indians (NRIs) and deceased owners, leading to losses running into several crores of rupees. The crackdown followed the arrest of the alleged kingpin, Gurjit Singh, a resident of Fatehgarh Sahib district, who police say played a central role in orchestrating the fraudulent deals.
According to investigators, Gurjit Singh, a Class 12 pass-out, was apprehended when he arrived in Mohali to meet his associates. Deputy Superintendent of Police (City-2) Harsimran Singh Bal said the accused had been under surveillance for several months as part of an ongoing probe into high-value property frauds across the region. Police believe his arrest could lead to further disclosures about the network’s operations and other suspected transactions.
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The case came to light after a complaint was lodged at the IT City police station by Mohali resident Ravinder Goyal
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Goyal alleged that he was cheated into purchasing a four-kanal plot in Bakarpur village after being assured by the accused that the land was free of any legal encumbrances
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Trusting these claims, he paid a substantial sum and completed the registered sale
Trouble surfaced when Goyal attempted to take possession of the property and was confronted by individuals who asserted ownership over the land. Subsequent verification revealed that one of the accused held a General Power of Attorney (GPA) from the original owner, who had already passed away. Since a GPA becomes invalid upon the death of the principal, the document had no legal standing. Investigators say this critical loophole was deliberately exploited by the gang to defraud unsuspecting buyers.
Police allege that Gurjit Singh’s role extended beyond identifying vulnerable properties. He is accused of coordinating with associates, facilitating forged documentation, and managing the sale process. The gang reportedly had links in Delhi, while forged GPAs, seals, and other documents were prepared in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
Preliminary estimates suggest that the group may have cheated buyers of nearly ₹7 crore, with several more transactions currently under scrutiny. Gurjit Singh has been produced before a local court, which granted police remand to allow further questioning and recovery of evidence.
