Gurgaon Police Arrests Man for Forging Deed to Steal Rs 2 Crore Plot
In a significant crackdown on property fraud, the Economic Offences Wing of the Gurgaon Police arrested a 52-year-old man on Thursday for allegedly forging a general power of attorney (GPA) to illegally transfer a prime plot of land in Sushant Lok to his name. The accused, identified as Hansraj Kumar, a taxi driver from Ludhiana's Khanna, was taken into custody from his hometown and brought to Gurgaon for police remand.
Details of the Elaborate Fraud Scheme
According to police officials, Hansraj Kumar hatched the fraudulent plan in collusion with a local associate, Gaurav Kataria, to grab a plot owned by Ravindra Kakkad and Santosh Kakkad. The duo discovered that the original owners had passed away in 2019 and 2020, respectively. Exploiting this information, they allegedly hired impersonators to pose as the deceased owners and execute a forged GPA in Wazirabad.
After the execution of the deed, Hansraj proceeded to sell the plot to another couple for a staggering Rs 2 crore. The registry of the property was officially carried out on February 6, 2025, based on the fraudulent documents.
How the Fraud Was Uncovered
The matter came to light in July 2025 when the daughter-in-law of the original owners filed a complaint at the Sushant Lok police station. She claimed that when she approached the municipal corporation to transfer the property to her name following her in-laws' deaths, she was shocked to learn that it already belonged to Rahul and Sonia Joshi, the buyers in the fraudulent sale.
"Further inquiry revealed the transfer was executed by Kataria on the basis of a GPA prepared in Wazirabad," stated a police officer involved in the investigation. The arrest was made by meticulously tracing document trails and monitoring the movements of the accused.
Ongoing Investigation and Legal Proceedings
Police have confirmed that Hansraj Kumar is currently in remand for detailed interrogation, with the aim of uncovering similar frauds and recovering the cheated amount. The role of other associates involved in the scam is also under active examination. While Gaurav Kataria has not been arrested yet, authorities have assured that efforts are ongoing to trace him.
This case highlights the vulnerabilities in property transfer processes and underscores the vigilance of law enforcement in tackling economic offences. The Gurgaon Police's proactive approach in following document trails has been crucial in bringing this fraud to justice.
