Goa Resident Allegedly Defrauded of Rs 53 Lakh in Elaborate Property Scam
In a shocking case of property fraud emerging from Goa, a resident of Dabolim has reportedly been duped of a staggering sum of Rs 53 lakh. The victim, identified as Satyawan Sharma, fell prey to an elaborate scheme where the accused allegedly posed as the legitimate owner and authorized seller of a residential plot in the Dabolim area.
Details of the Alleged Fraudulent Transaction
According to official statements from the Vasco police, the complaint was formally lodged by Sharma against Kamal Singh Kouraw, a native of Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. The investigation reveals that Kouraw is accused of inducing Sharma to part with the substantial amount by falsely promising to sell him the property.
The financial transactions in this case are particularly detailed:
- A total of Rs 46 lakh was transferred by Sharma through various bank transactions.
- An additional Rs 7 lakh was paid in cash directly to the accused.
- These payments were made over a period stretching from August 2022 up to the present time.
Police Investigation Underway
Despite the significant financial outlay, the accused allegedly failed to fulfill his end of the bargain. Police reports confirm that Kouraw neither handed over the promised residential plot nor returned any of the money to the victim. This has left Sharma in a precarious financial situation after what appears to be a carefully orchestrated deception.
The case is currently being investigated by Police Sub-Inspector Plato Carvalho of the Vasco police station. Authorities are examining all aspects of the transaction, including the bank transfer records and the circumstances under which the cash payments were made. This incident highlights the risks associated with high-value property transactions and serves as a cautionary tale for prospective buyers.
Property fraud cases of this magnitude are particularly concerning in residential areas like Dabolim, where real estate values can be substantial. The Vasco police have assured that they are pursuing all leads in this case to bring the accused to justice and recover the defrauded funds if possible.
