Rajkot Businessman Files Police Complaint Over Alleged Multi-Buyer Flat Fraud
A 59-year-old businessman from Rajkot has lodged a formal complaint at the Morbi City A Division police station, accusing three members of a family of orchestrating a sophisticated property fraud scheme. The complainant, identified as Sunil Doshi, has named Parth Mehta, Mukesh Mehta, and Hina Mehta in his allegations, claiming they deceitfully sold the same residential flat to multiple buyers, creating a complex web of financial deception.
Details of the Alleged Fraudulent Transaction
According to the complaint filed by Doshi, the fraudulent activity began on June 19, 2025, when Parth Mehta listed a semi-furnished flat for sale on the popular OLX mobile application. The initial asking price was set at Rs 50 lakh, but after negotiations between the parties, the deal was eventually finalized at a reduced amount of Rs 41.25 lakh.
Doshi stated that he proceeded with the transaction by paying a token amount of Rs 11,000 to Mehta as an initial commitment. Following this, both parties executed a formal agreement on Rs 300 stamp paper after Doshi made a substantial part payment of Rs 13.89 lakh. The remaining balance of Rs 27.25 lakh was agreed to be paid within three months, specifically at the time of completing the necessary property documentation and transfer formalities.
Delayed Documentation and Emerging Complications
The complaint reveals that when Doshi approached the Mehta family after the agreed three-month period to complete the property documentation, he was repeatedly assured that the process would be finalized within a few days. Despite these assurances and waiting for an additional four to five months, the crucial documentation remained incomplete, leaving Doshi in a precarious position regarding his property investment.
Further investigation by Doshi uncovered additional alarming details about the property. He allegedly discovered that a significant loan of approximately Rs 32 lakh had been taken on the same flat from Capri Global Finance, and this substantial debt remained outstanding, adding another layer of complexity to the already troubled transaction.
Discovery of Multiple Buyers and Financial Implications
Subsequent inquiries conducted by Doshi revealed what appears to be the core of the alleged fraud scheme. The Mehta family had reportedly sold the identical flat to another buyer, identified as Chetna Joshi, for an amount of Rs 47 lakh. According to the complaint, they had accepted an advance payment of Rs 29 lakh from Joshi, effectively collecting substantial sums from multiple parties for the same property.
This case highlights growing concerns about property fraud in real estate transactions, particularly those facilitated through online platforms. The involvement of formal agreements on stamp paper, substantial advance payments, and the discovery of undisclosed loans demonstrates how sophisticated such fraudulent schemes can become, often leaving victims with significant financial losses and legal complications.
The Morbi City police are now investigating these serious allegations, which involve multiple financial transactions, contractual agreements, and potential violations of property laws. This incident serves as a cautionary tale for property buyers to conduct thorough due diligence, verify property titles independently, and be wary of deals that seem too good to be true, especially in the digital marketplace where verification can sometimes be challenging.
