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In the sprawling realm of real estate, where dreams of homeownership often flourish, a tale of deceit unfolds. The crime branch unit (Zone I) of the Mira Bhayandar-Vasai Virar (MBVV) police has apprehended five individuals associated with a gang involved in defrauding prospective homebuyers by promising them access to affordable flats within housing schemes launched by the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) in Mira Road. Their latest victim, a 48-year-old woman operating an e-seva Kendra in Bhayandar (west), fell prey to their tactics, losing Rs. 10 lakh in the process. This money was ostensibly meant for advance payments and documentation related to two flats.
The gang's modus operandi is nothing short of a Shakespearean tragedy, with some members masquerading as legitimate MHADA officials. These impostors wielded counterfeit identity cards with brazen confidence. Furthermore, they artfully distributed fabricated provisional allotment letters and fictitious payment receipts, all related to flats nestled in the serene landscapes of Mira Road. This deceptive operation continued until the police got wind of their illicit activities. The astute crime branch unit (Zone I) of the MBVV police, under the dynamic leadership of Police Inspector Aviraj Kurhade and Assistant Police Inspector Prashant Gangurde, embarked on a relentless pursuit of justice.
Their meticulous investigation culminated in the arrest of all five culprits, who were apprehended while attempting to extract additional funds from the victim. They did this by promising to facilitate the documentation process for another flat on her behalf. The accused individuals, identified as Javed Alishah Patel, Moinudiin Salimuddin Khan, Afsar Ishaad Shaikh, Sujit Dattaram Chavhan, and Rajendraprasad Rajkaran Yadav, were found to be in possession of various incriminating artifacts. These included application forms, affidavits, laptops, and even a biometric device.
Given the complexity of their operation, the police are not ruling out the possibility of the gang's involvement in similar crimes. As such, the gang members have been charged under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including those pertaining to criminal conspiracy, personating a public servant, cheating, forgery, and the use of forged documents. The police have urged other victims who have fallen prey to this gang or any other impostors to come forward and register their complaints. They can do so at the Bhayandar police station or reach out to officials via the provided helpline numbers (022-28192257 or 08657936951).
Following their arrest, all the accused were presented before the district sessions court in Thane, where they were subsequently remanded to custody. This saga stands as a testament to the MBVV police's unwavering commitment to upholding the sanctity of the law and their vigilant efforts to shield citizens from the clutches of fraud. Let this be a reminder that, even in the face of deception, justice prevails and the pursuit of truth remains unwavering.
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