Zirakpur Housing Scam: Couple Evades Police for Five Months in ₹14 Crore Fraud
A major housing fraud case continues to unfold in Zirakpur, with the accused couple still evading arrest five months after the initial FIR. Former sales head Shubham Bedi and his wife Mandeep Kaur face serious allegations of cheating a real estate company of nearly ₹14 crore.
The Core Allegations
Company owner Amit Dua has made detailed accusations against his former employee. Bedi served as general manager (sales) with M/s Rosero Infra LLP. Dua claims Bedi conspired with his wife to deceive the company through fraudulent activities.
Police investigations reveal a disturbing pattern. The couple allegedly collected substantial amounts from investors through both cash payments and bank transfers. They promised flat allotments in a prominent Zirakpur housing project but never deposited the funds into company accounts.
Authorities discovered the duo issued fake allotment letters without proper authorization. This action misled numerous investors who believed they were securing legitimate property deals.
Legal Proceedings and Police Action
The Zirakpur police station registered an FIR on September 18, 2025. The case involves multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita:
- Criminal breach of trust under section 316(4)
- Cheating under section 318(4)
- Criminal conspiracy under section 61(2)
This isn't the couple's only legal trouble. They face another cheating case at Patiala's Civil Lines police station. The court has already cancelled their bail in that separate matter.
Gurpreet Singh, the investigating officer at Zirakpur, provided an update on the case. "The investigation has been assigned to me," Singh stated. "Earlier, Fatehgarh Sahib police handled the probe, but it has now transferred to Zirakpur. We are conducting raids to arrest the accused."
Cyber Fraud Allegations Surface
New allegations have emerged beyond the initial housing fraud. Amit Dua has now accused Shubham Bedi of cyber crimes. In a formal complaint to the SSP Mohali (Cyber Crime), Dua alleges Bedi is illegally misusing the company's registered trademark.
The trademark "Rosero–A Revolutionary Era" appears on social media platforms without authorization. Bedi allegedly operates fake Instagram and Facebook accounts with similar names. These accounts spread misleading information that damages the firm's reputation.
The company has demanded registration of a separate cyber crime case to address these additional allegations. This development adds another layer to an already complex investigation.
Questions About Police Effectiveness
The couple's continued freedom raises significant questions about police effectiveness. Five months have passed since the FIR registration, yet Shubham Bedi and Mandeep Kaur remain at large. This extended evasion period concerns both the affected company and defrauded investors.
The case highlights challenges in tracking financial fraud perpetrators. It also demonstrates how traditional crimes now intersect with digital offenses like trademark misuse on social media.
Investigators continue their pursuit while victims await justice. The dual nature of the allegations – combining financial fraud with cyber crimes – makes this a particularly noteworthy case in Punjab's law enforcement landscape.
