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The Gujarat police have filed a fresh first information report (FIR) against Kiran Patel, a notorious conman, for allegedly posing as an official in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) and duping a builder of Rs 80 lakh in Ahmedabad. This marks the seventh FIR registered in the state against Patel, who gained notoriety after he was arrested in Jammu and Kashmir for posing as a top PMO official last month. He had gained attention after videos of him moving around under security cover in the Union Territory surfaced on social media platforms.
According to the fresh FIR registered by the Ahmedabad police crime branch, Patel, who is currently in police custody for previous cases, had sold his ancestral land in the Narol area near the city to a builder, Upendrasinh Chavda, in 2017 for Rs 80 lakh. At the time of the deal, Patel had promised to transfer the land in Chavda's name and prepare "title clear" documents within six months of receiving the money.
However, after Chavda had paid the full amount, Patel claimed he had been appointed an "Additional Director" in the PMO and had received a "very important assignment" in Jammu and Kashmir, so he would not be able to complete the deal. To convince the builder, Patel shared his visiting card stating that he is in the PMO and sent videos showing him under security cover in Kashmir. Despite these tactics, Patel never handed over the land ownership documents, keeping Chavda waiting and unable to use the property.
As a result, Patel has been booked under Indian Penal Code sections related to cheating, breach of trust, and impersonating a public servant. This is not the first time Patel has been accused of such fraudulent activities. Prior to the Kashmir episode, three separate FIRs of cheating were already registered against him in Ahmedabad, Vadodara, and Bayad town.
The case highlights the prevalence of conmen and fraudulent schemes in India, which often target unsuspecting individuals looking to make investments in real estate or other lucrative ventures. Such schemes have become increasingly sophisticated in recent years, with scammers using tactics such as posing as high-level government officials or creating fake investment opportunities to lure victims into handing over large sums of money.
In response to the rising number of fraud cases, authorities have stepped up efforts to crack down on such activities, with the Gujarat police working to bring Patel to justice and prevent other individuals from falling victim to his schemes. However, the prevalence of such fraudulent activities highlights the need for greater awareness and vigilance among the public to protect themselves from such scams. By staying informed and exercising caution when making investments or engaging in other financial activities, individuals can help prevent themselves from falling prey to fraudsters like Kiran Patel.
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