The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Mumbai police has arrested builder Sohail Abdullah Dukka for illegally selling flats in a slum redevelopment project in Jogeshwari. The case was registered based on a complaint filed by Mohammad Momin, who alleged that Dukka misappropriated crores of rupees while acting as a partner in Unique Developers, the firm executing the 'One Jogeshwari' Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) project at Behram Baug, Jogeshwari West.
Details of the Alleged Fraud
Dukka is already in judicial custody in another case lodged at the MIDC police station. He is accused of independently selling approximately 10 flats in the project between 2023 and December 2025 at prices allegedly below market rates. The payments were collected in his personal bank account and in the account of his proprietary concern, Unico Traders. The complainant alleged that the market value of these flats was nearly Rs. 14.9 crore, while around Rs. 10.67 crore was allegedly diverted by the accused.
Project Background
The redevelopment project consisted of multiple residential towers. As per the partnership agreement, all proceeds from flat sales were required to be deposited in designated RERA-linked bank accounts jointly operated by authorized partners. Dukka's actions violated this agreement, leading to the legal action.
The EOW is investigating the matter further to determine if other individuals were involved in the alleged fraud. The arrest highlights the ongoing efforts to curb illegal activities in Mumbai's real estate sector, particularly in slum redevelopment projects.
