The Fatorda police in Goa have officially registered a case against five individuals linked to a sophisticated property fraud that dates back to 2019. The central allegation involves the accused impersonating a complainant to illegally transfer the ownership of a family property located in Chandor.
Details of the Chandor Property Fraud Complaint
According to a formal complaint filed by Chandor resident Alvaro Antao, the fraudulent act was executed on December 11, 2019, at the sub registrar’s office in Margao. The primary accused, identified as Antonio Antao, also from Chandor, is alleged to have impersonated the complainant to set the crime in motion.
Police reports detail that Antonio, along with his accomplices Candito Andre Kennedy D’Costa from Guirdolim and Francisco Fernandes, visited the elderly father of the complainant, Ferdinando Antao, at his residence during night hours. During this visit, Antonio falsely presented himself as Ferdinando's son and managed to deceptively obtain the elderly man's signature on a power of attorney document. This document was later notarised, giving it a false veil of legitimacy.
How the Forged Document Was Used
Investigators state that Antonio Antao subsequently used this forged power of attorney. He presented the document before the authorities at the sub registrar’s office in Margao. Using this fraudulent authority, he executed a sale deed for Ferdinando's property.
The fraud did not stop there. The property in question was then sold to two other accused persons: Pascoal Antonio Antao and Alvito Florencio Antao, both of whom are also residents of Chandor. This chain of transactions effectively transferred the family asset using falsified identities and documents.
Ongoing Investigation and Next Steps
The Fatorda police have confirmed that a comprehensive investigation into this complex case of property fraud and impersonation is currently underway. The case highlights vulnerabilities in property transaction processes and the severe impact of document forgery. Authorities are piecing together the entire sequence of events to ensure justice is served for the victimised family.
