The New Indian Express ·
Odisha man arrested for allegedly duping woman of Rs 1.25 crore with fake flat documents
BERHAMPUR: Bada Bazar police in Berhampur arrested a 35-year-old man on Tuesday for allegedly cheating a woman of Rs 1.25 crore by making false claims about ownership of a residential flat in Hyderabad.
The accused is Rakesh Patra. Police said Rakesh was arrested on basis of the complaint lodged by one P Swapnarani Patro of Kedarpeta Road on August 8.
Investigation revealed that Rakesh and his associate Aparna Patro allegedly approached the complainant with an offer to sell a flat at Marina Skies at Greenhills Road, Moosapet in Hyderabad. To establish ownership, the accused allegedly produced forged sale deeds and identification documents. The complainant reportedly paid a total of Rs 1.25 crore through UPI transactions, bank transfers and cash.