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Mhada Plot Scam: Govt Employee Held in Rs 2.9 Crore Fraud
18 Apr
Summary
- Four arrested for impersonating Mhada officials and orchestrating a multi-crore fraud.
- Accused collected Rs 2.9 crore from victims promising government plots.
- Forged documents with fake Mhada letterheads and govt stamps were used.
A multi-crore housing scam has been uncovered in Mumbai, leading to the chargesheet of four individuals, including a government servant. The accused allegedly posed as officials of the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (Mhada) to defraud victims with promises of allotting government plots.
Between October 2024 and October 2025, the accused purportedly collected Rs 2.9 crore through various payment methods. These funds were collected on the false pretense of securing Mhada plots in prime locations like Bandra and Kandivli. However, victims neither received plot possession nor their invested money back.
Investigations revealed a sophisticated forgery operation. The accused created fake Mhada letterheads, counterfeit government stamps, and forged official signatures. Technical assistance was provided for fabricating these documents, while others procured potential buyers. One accused allegedly posed as an authorized Mhada vendor, and another impersonated a senior Mhada officer to gain victim confidence.
