Tenant's Deceit: Widow Loses Rs 47.79 Lakh in Property Scam

A 70-year-old widow residing in New Panvel, Navi Mumbai, has become the victim of an alleged fraud totaling Rs 47.79 lakh, perpetrated by her tenant and two family members. The culprits promised to aid in property transfer and documentation processes but failed to deliver, police reported on Monday.

The widow's daughters, living in Canada, were not present to assist her. Taking advantage of her age and isolation, tenant Sachin More assured her that he could handle the legal and administrative tasks related to the property, according to officials at Khandeshwar police station.

More pledged assistance in transferring flat ownership to one of her daughters, updating civic records, and regularizing an unauthorized shop owned by her deceased husband. Despite receiving large sums, the accused did not complete any tasks, leading the widow to file a complaint with the police. An FIR has been lodged against More, his daughter Lavanya, and his father Balkrishna More under sections related to cheating and common intention in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

(With inputs from agencies.)