Fraud in Kanpur under the guise of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, 1.25 lakh rupees swindled from five people
A case of fraud has emerged in the Kalyanpur area of Kanpur, where five people, including a woman, were swindled out of 1.25 lakh rupees under the pretext of being allotted a house under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. According to Amar Ujala, the victims were lured with promises of government housing benefits. Police are currently investigating the incident based on the complaints filed by the victims.
VIMARSHNAARAD TVA serious case of fraud involving a government housing scheme has come to light in the Kalyanpur area of Kanpur. According to reports from Amar Ujala, unidentified individuals targeted victims by promising them housing units under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. A total of five people, including a woman, have suffered financial losses due to this deception.
The victims alleged that the perpetrators gained their trust by promising to secure government-allotted homes for them. In exchange for this service, a total sum of 1.25 lakh rupees was extracted from them. Once the victims realized they had been cheated, they reported the incident. The matter has caused concern in the locality, with residents now being urged to remain vigilant against scammers operating in the name of government schemes.
As per the Amar Ujala report, the police have taken cognizance of the matter and an investigation is underway. No official statement regarding the identification or arrest of the suspects has been released yet. Authorities stated that they are verifying the facts based on the statements provided by the victims.
This incident serves as a warning to those who rely on unauthorized individuals to access government benefits. The administration has clarified that the allocation process under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana is entirely transparent and official. Paying any middleman or external party for such services is legally incorrect and risky.
Currently, the Kalyanpur police are working to piece together the details of the case. The victims are hopeful that the perpetrators will be apprehended soon and that their swindled money will be recovered. The police have begun gathering evidence to facilitate further legal action in the matter.