A major land fraud case has surfaced in Nagpur’s rural area, where a buyer was reportedly cheated of ₹1.71 crore after purchasing what was claimed to be a 4.08-hectare plot in Varoda village. Upon verification, the buyer discovered that the land sold was actually classified as “shrub jungle” — government-owned, non-saleable land under forest jurisdiction. The deal, executed through fraudulent documentation, came to light when the buyer attempted to initiate development work and faced objections from the revenue authorities. Following the revelation, the Nagpur rural police registered a case of cheating and criminal conspiracy against the accused parties involved in the transaction. According to the initial investigation, the sellers allegedly forged or misrepresented ownership documents to make the deal appear legitimate. The buyer, relying on the presented papers and assurances, transferred the full payment before the fraud became apparent. The police have invoked sections related to cheating, forgery, and common intention under the Indian Penal Code, and the case has been transferred to the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) for deeper investigation. The incident highlights a recurring issue in Nagpur’s suburban and rural belt, where land scams have surged due to rising property prices and growing interest in development around the expanding city limits. #NagpurCrime #LandFraud #VarodaVillage #NagpurPolice #EOWNagpur #RealEstateScam
