Hyderabad Widow Alleges Rs 1.2 Crore Cheating Scam by Construction Business Family
Police in Hyderabad have taken action on a serious complaint of cheating. A widow says she lost a massive sum of money to a woman and her family members who run a construction business. The Central Crime Station (CCS) in Hyderabad registered the case after investigating her allegations.
Victim Details How She Was Duped with Promises of High Returns
The victim is Mohsin Fatima. She lives in Darabjung Colony, Madannapet. Fatima accuses a businesswoman named Shameem Begum of cheating her. Begum is 50 years old and resides in Hassan Nagar.
According to the complaint, Begum approached Fatima on June 1, 2024. Begum came with her son-in-law, Mohammed. They asked for funds to support a building materials business. The accused made a very attractive offer. They guaranteed a 50% profit within just six months. This meant Fatima would receive Rs 1.5 crore on her investment.
How the Widow Paid Large Sums of Cash and Gold
Fatima told police she started with a payment of Rs 50,000 in cash. After that, the accused pressured her for more money. She felt trapped. Fatima feared she would lose her earlier deposits if she stopped paying.
Over several months, she gathered more capital. She borrowed from relatives and friends. The total amount she handed over became huge.
- She gave Rs 80 lakh in cash.
- She transferred Rs 10 lakh through bank transfers.
- She also provided 30 tolas of gold jewellery. This gold was worth about Rs 30 lakh.
Fatima claims she has evidence. She says she possesses videos and photos showing her giving the money and gold to the accused.
Threats Follow When Promised Returns Fail to Materialize
The promised date for the returns came and went. Fatima did not receive her money. When she asked for her returns, the situation turned dangerous.
The victim alleges that Begum's sons got involved. Ismail, Saber, and Sadeq, along with Mohammed, warned her. They threatened that she would be killed if she continued to demand her money back.
Police Register Case Under New Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
Based on Fatima's complaint, the CCS registered a formal case. This happened on January 9. The case is under Section 318(4) for cheating. It is also read with Section 3(5) for common intention under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
A CCS official provided an update on the investigation. "We are verifying the allegations right now," the official said. "Our team is collecting all relevant evidence. This will help us initiate appropriate legal action. No arrests have been made at this stage."
The case highlights the risks of investment scams. It shows how vulnerable individuals can be lured by promises of quick, high profits. Hyderabad police are now working to verify the facts and pursue justice in this alleged multi-crore cheating scheme.
