Man booked for 5.62 Lakh land fraud in Jammu

The Special Crime Wing (SCW) of the Crime Branch Jammu has registered a case of fraud and cheating against a man accused of duping a couple in a land transaction.

According to officials, a complaint was filed by a woman from Chak Murar in Bishnah tehsil, alleging that she and her husband were cheated while attempting to purchase agricultural land. The accused, identified as Arjun Kumar, a resident of Kothey Hoshiaru, Bishnah, allegedly misrepresented himself as the owner of a two-kanal land parcel located at Village Palli in Bari Brahmana, Samba district.

The complainant stated that her husband had inspected the land, following which the accused assured them that all necessary documentation would be arranged. Trusting his claims, the couple entered into an agreement to sell the land for 6 lakh. An initial payment of 3.35 lakh was made in cash, followed by additional payments through UPI, taking the total amount paid to 5.62 lakh.

However, despite receiving the money, the accused neither handed over possession of the land nor executed the sale deed. Subsequent inquiries revealed that the accused had allegedly sold the same land to another person. Verification from the office of the Tehsildar in Bari Brahmana further confirmed that the land was not registered in the name of the accused.

The complainant also alleged that the accused began avoiding contact and refused to return the money, causing significant financial loss to the family.

Following a preliminary verification, officials found that the accused had acted with fraudulent intent from the outset, misleading the complainant and inducing her to part with a substantial amount of money.

A formal case under Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code has been registered at the Police Station Special Crime Wing, Crime Branch Jammu. The investigation has been assigned to Inspector Deepak Bharti.

Officials reiterated their commitment to taking strict action against those involved in fraudulent activities and ensuring justice through a fair and timely investigation.