New Delhi: A shocking fraud case has emerged from Geeta Colony, Delhi, where a man was duped of more than ₹30 lakh in a fake land deal. The victim, Vinod Kumar Bageja, filed a complaint with the Geeta Colony police, who have now registered a case and launched an investigation.
How the Scam Unfolded
According to the victim, he was introduced to Shami Rana and Anurag Gupta through an acquaintance. The accused lured him with promises of a highly profitable land transaction. To gain his trust, they involved two purported farmers, Mohit and Rajesh from Loni. The conspirators also allegedly provided the bank account of a so-called lawyer, Devendra Singh, to complete legal formalities.
On 19 November 2024, Vinod transferred ₹1.5 lakh via NEFT and handed over the remaining ₹29 lakh in cash to the fraudsters. Soon after, the accused disappeared, leaving the victim realizing he had been swindled. Preliminary investigations, including call detail record (CDR) analysis, indicate a well-planned scheme, and the accused are currently absconding.
Police Action and Wider Scam
Given the gravity of the case, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Shahdara) authorized the registration of charges under various sections related to fraud. Investigations revealed that the perpetrators repeatedly sold the same property, duping over 100 people and causing losses estimated around ₹500 crore. Following a complaint by another victim, the Economic Offenses Wing (EOW) launched a probe that led to the arrest of a director associated with 32 Milestone, one of the companies involved in the scheme.
Authorities have urged the public to exercise caution in property deals and verify all legal formalities before making payments.
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