Mastermind of ₹22.31 Crore Bullet Train Land Fraud Arrested in Hyderabad
Main accused in ₹22.31-Cr bullet train land compensation fraud arrested
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Umesh Harihar Rana, the alleged mastermind behind a ₹22.31 crore land acquisition fraud linked to the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail project, was arrested in Hyderabad, Telangana. The fraud targeted Maya Chavan, who was misled into signing documents that allowed Rana and his associates to steal her compensation money.
- 01Umesh Harihar Rana was arrested for orchestrating a ₹22.31 crore land fraud.
- 02The fraud involved deceiving Maya Chavan regarding land compensation for the bullet train project.
- 03Rana used fake SIM cards and deceptive tactics to execute the scam.
- 04Chavan's family was misled into granting power of attorney to Rana.
- 05The Economic Offences Wing is tracking the money trail to recover the funds.
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The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Mira-Bhayander-Vasai-Virar (MBVV) police arrested Umesh Harihar Rana in Hyderabad, Telangana, for his role in a ₹22.31 crore land acquisition fraud related to the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) project. Rana, along with seven accomplices, deceived Maya Chavan into believing they would help her secure compensation for her land, which was affected by the bullet train project. The fraud, uncovered after Chavan reported it, involved Rana obtaining power of attorney and using her identity documents to access her bank account without her knowledge. Despite Chavan's rightful claim to the compensation, Rana transferred the funds to his own account. The EOW is now focused on tracking the money trail and recovering the stolen amount, while the search for the other accused continues.
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This case highlights the vulnerabilities in land acquisition processes and the potential for fraud, affecting individuals involved in similar projects.
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