A Bank of Baroda assistant manager in Bantwal, Karnataka, has been booked for an ATM fraud of Rs 71.41 lakh. The scam was uncovered during an inspection that also revealed stolen gold worth Rs 55,000. Read the full investigation details.
The US SBA suspends 6,900 borrowers in Minnesota over a massive $400 million COVID loan fraud scandal. Key figures face bans and federal prosecution. Read the full investigation details.
Two men arrested in Lucknow for using forged documents to take possession of a multi-crore house belonging to a schizophrenia patient, daughter of late Major. Police restored property within 24 hours.
Mohali Municipal Corporation launches a strict drive against property tax defaulters. Major commercial & industrial units face sealing & auction if dues not cleared in 3-day grace period. Pay now to avoid action.
Tambaram Corporation introduces a flat ₹500 fee for property tax name changes, down from thousands. This new uniform rate, effective January, brings major relief to residents and aligns with Greater Chennai Corporation's model.
A new rental scam on Telegram has surfaced in Bengaluru, with a victim losing Rs 6.25 lakh. Learn the details of this cyber fraud and how to protect yourself while house hunting.
Bengaluru's New Year celebrations saw thinner crowds and robust police deployment, ensuring safety but impacting business for city-centre pubs and restaurants. Read the full report.
Enforcement Directorate attaches luxury London property worth Rs 150 crore near Buckingham Palace in a Rs 5,000 crore bank fraud case involving Sterling Biotech promoters. Read the full investigation details.
MCG Gurgaon sealed seven properties for non-payment of Rs 1.8 crore in property tax. The drive, led by Zonal Taxation Officer Pankaj Kumar, resulted in a single-day collection of Rs 7 crore. Read more about the crackdown and the use of AI to boost revenue
Bombay City Civil Court orders eviction of illegal occupants from NRI businessman's Dahisar apartment, ending a 15-year property dispute. Judge upholds sanctity of registered sale deeds.
Chandigarh's UT estate office has launched complete digital processing for property applications, from transfers to OC, cutting paperwork and visits. Discover the new reforms.
A Rs 12 crore fraud involving a non-existent flat in Gurgaon's Camellias exposes critical gaps in property verification and broker-led resale deals. Read how the scam unfolded.
A syndicate sold a non-existent DLF Camellias apartment for Rs 12 crore using forged bank auction documents. Police suspect a Rs 200 crore multi-state fraud network. Read details.
Delhi Police arrests 5 for a massive real estate scam, duping a woman of Rs 12 crore for a fake DLF Camellias flat. The gang used forged bank auction documents and has cheated over Rs 200 crore nationwide. Read the full investigation details.
A Kolkata school teacher and Booth Level Officer lost Rs 8.4 lakh in a sophisticated cyber fraud. The theft occurred in five transactions while he was busy with SIR work. Read the full story.
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SBI data reveals 15,956 cyber fraud cases from Jan 2024-Oct 2025, with losses of ₹118.47 crore. Experts warn of rising digital banking risks. Learn how to stay safe.
Nagpur police file case against five for allegedly cheating a 69-year-old man of Rs 2 crore in a major property fraud involving forged documents. Read the full investigation details.
Bengaluru East City Corporation seals commercial properties over unpaid taxes. With Rs 1,673.5 crore target, only Rs 954.9 crore collected. Read about the enforcement drive.
Devanahalli police file FIR against a Bengaluru builder for alleged fraud, selling one flat to different buyers and raising multiple loans. Read the full investigation details.
Jalandhar police register a cheating case over a Rs 1.5 crore land deal fraud. Four accused booked for forgery and criminal conspiracy. Details of the scam revealed.
Kollam East police register a fraud case after a private institution fails to return Rs 15 lakh deposited under a gold scheme. The action follows intervention by the State Human Rights Commission. Read the full details.
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Struggling with property tax payments? Learn how to verify dues, download receipts, and pay online via official municipal portals. Save time and avoid penalties with our simple guide.
GHMC introduces a GIS-driven digital platform and QR-enabled app for real-time property monitoring, transparent tax administration, and citizen self-service in Hyderabad.
Mumbai's BMC demands Rs 10,899 crore in property tax using a disputed formula, overriding High Court and Supreme Court orders. 481 properties face inflated bills and threats of coercive action.
A Bengaluru software engineer was defrauded of Rs 48 lakh by a quack doctor operating from a tent. This case exposes how sex health fraudsters have moved from main roads to city backstreets. Read more.
Gagandeep Pejatta, 56, alleges a Winnipeg family & broker exploited his intellectual disability in damaging property deals across Canada & India, leading to massive debt. Read the full story.
Gagandeep Pejatta, 56, alleges a Winnipeg family and a real estate broker exploited his intellectual disability in damaging property deals. Read the full story of the lawsuit.
Greater Bengaluru Authority's drive to GPS-tag all properties faces delays and data quality issues. Only 15.5 lakh of 25 lakh properties tagged so far. Read about the challenges and new training initiatives.