Kanpur: 14.50 Lakh Swindled Through Sale of Bank-Mortgaged House, Case Registered

A serious case of property-related fraud has come to light in Kanpur. Vijay Kumar, a resident of Panki Ratanpur, reported to the local police that he had entered into a deal to purchase a house in 2017. He paid 14.50 lakh rupees for this transaction.

According to the victim, the house was purchased from Kamlesh Kumar Verma and Arvind Kumar, both residents of Gajner in Kanpur Dehat, along with Rajesh Kumar from Panki. At the time, he was unaware that the property was mortgaged to a bank.

Vijay Kumar stated that after the deal was finalized, he discovered that the house had an outstanding bank loan and was held as collateral. The accused had concealed this vital information from him and fraudulently obtained the full amount.

Following the incident, the victim sought justice from the police. According to Amar Ujala, the police have registered a case against the three accused under relevant sections, including fraud, based on Vijay Kumar's complaint.

The police are now conducting a thorough investigation into the matter. Officials stated that the accused will be interrogated to determine if they have targeted other individuals through similar fraudulent schemes.

Kanpur police have advised citizens to verify property documents thoroughly with banks or relevant departments before making any purchases. Engaging in large financial transactions without legal verification can be risky.

Currently, the police team is gathering evidence to ensure strict legal action against the accused. This case has served as a reminder for locals to remain vigilant in property dealings.