Rajkot Man Accuses Brother-in-Law and Four Others in Land Fraud Case
A 55-year-old man in Rajkot has filed a formal complaint at the Aji Dam police station, alleging that his brother-in-law and four other individuals conspired to cheat him and illegally usurp his land by misusing a loan arrangement. The case has drawn attention to fraudulent property transactions in the region.
Details of the Alleged Fraud
According to the complaint, the complainant, identified as Ramesh Bhuva, has accused his brother-in-law, Suresh Talpara (45), along with Alpesh Donga, Dharmendra Thesiya (50), Parsotam Lunagariya (50), and others, of orchestrating a scheme to deprive him of his land. Bhuva stated that Talpara approached him in April 2023, seeking financial assistance after claiming to have suffered significant business losses.
Since Bhuva did not have the required funds readily available, it was mutually decided to raise Rs 15 lakh by mortgaging a parcel of land owned by him in Kharchiya village. The agreement included an assurance that the loan would be repaid within six months, providing a temporary solution to Talpara's financial woes.
How the Fraud Unfolded
However, Bhuva alleged that instead of arranging a legitimate loan, the accused conspired to register a sale deed of the land in the name of Dharmendra Thesiya. Alpesh Donga and Parsotam Lunagariya are accused of facilitating this transaction, which Bhuva claims he was unaware of at the time. He asserted that he was misled about the nature of the document he was made to sign, believing it to be related to the mortgage agreement.
The alleged fraud came to light only later when Bhuva discovered that the ownership of his land had been transferred without his consent. Upon confronting the accused and demanding the return of his property, they reportedly demanded Rs 1 crore, including interest on the borrowed amount, and threatened that he would permanently lose the land if he failed to pay this exorbitant sum.
Legal Action and Police Response
In response to the complaint, police have booked the accused under Sections 420 (cheating) and 120(B) (criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code, along with provisions of the Gujarat Moneylenders' Act. This legal action underscores the seriousness of the allegations and aims to address the misuse of financial arrangements for fraudulent property transfers.
The case highlights growing concerns over land fraud incidents in Gujarat, where individuals may fall victim to deceptive schemes involving trusted relatives or acquaintances. Authorities are investigating the matter further to determine the full extent of the conspiracy and ensure justice is served.
