The Delhi Police have apprehended a 44-year-old dental surgeon accused of defrauding multiple individuals of more than Rs 1 crore through deceitful property transactions in northeast Delhi. The suspect had been evading authorities for nearly seven months.
Background of the Accused
According to investigators, Majahar Khan holds a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from Uttar Pradesh and a Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) from Rajasthan. He initially worked as a dental surgeon in the Khureji area before transitioning to property dealings in Yamuna Vihar. Police officials stated that Khan leveraged his professional reputation and educational qualifications to perpetrate the alleged fraud.
Modus Operandi
Khan reportedly offered the same Yamuna Vihar property as collateral to multiple individuals, despite the property already being mortgaged with a private bank. By concealing the mortgage status and misrepresenting ownership details, he managed to cheat several victims. The fraudulent scheme came to light after victims filed complaints, leading to a detailed investigation.
Arrest and Seizure
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Pankaj Kumar confirmed that a police team tracked Khan through technical surveillance, financial trail analysis, route mapping, and manual inputs. He was arrested near the Ganesh Pur toll plaza in Uttar Pradesh. During the arrest, a black Hyundai Creta with a Delhi registration number was seized from his possession.
Legal Implications
The arrest has advanced investigations into at least eight First Information Reports (FIRs) registered between 2023 and this year under various sections related to cheating and fraud. Additionally, two non-cognizable reports linked to criminal intimidation have been traced to the accused. Police stated that further investigation is ongoing to uncover the full extent of the fraud and identify any other accomplices.
The case highlights the misuse of professional credentials in financial crimes and underscores the importance of verifying property documents before entering into transactions. Authorities urge potential buyers to conduct thorough due diligence to avoid falling victim to similar scams.
