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Hyderabads ₹5 Crore Land Scam Revealed
Massive ₹5 Crore Land Fraud Busted Near Hyderabad
Introduction
In a significant crackdown, the Rachakonda Special Operations Team (SOT Bhongir)—in collaboration with Keesara police—has arrested eight individuals suspected of orchestrating a ₹5 crore land scam near Hyderabad. The elaborate scheme targeted unattended properties, tricking unsuspecting buyers with forged documents and impersonation.
The Arrests
On August 26, law enforcement apprehended the main suspects—Beegudem Aravind, Sampangi Suresh, and Eega Hari Prasad—from their residences in Rampally village, located within Keesara mandal The Siasat Daily. Subsequent investigations led to the arrests of Somnath, Nagendra Prasad, Mir Mohammed Hussain, Yamjala Shekar, and Vanaja, who confessed to participating in the fraud. Meanwhile, other accused individuals—including Amarender, Ahmed, Manik, and Musku Sunil Kumar—remain at large
How the Scam Worked
Authorities reveal the fraud unfolded in several calculated stages:
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Plot Identification: The gang zeroed in on open plots—particularly those belonging to elderly owners, sparsely visited lands, or properties lacking visible boundaries or fences
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Document Forgery: They obtained certified copies of property deeds. In cases where legitimate transactions hadn’t occurred, they fabricated sale deeds, death certificates, identity proofs, and family lineage documents
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Impersonation and Deception: Using these forgeries, the accused posed as legal heirs or legitimate owners. They listed and sold the plots to unaware buyers, profiting handsomely
Investigations indicate at least five plots in Ghatkesar and Rampally were victimized through these deceptive practices
Seized Items: Evidence of Forgery
During the raids, police recovered extensive paraphernalia used in fabricating documents:
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Laptops, printers, scanners, and hard disks
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Multiple mobile phones and a four-wheeler vehicle
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Bogus stamp papers and polymer liquid used for tampering
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Complete sets of forged sale deeds, false death certificates, identity proofs, and family certificates
Criminal Histories and Past Cases
Further digging revealed that certain gang members had prior criminal records:
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Kotla Nagendra Prasad was implicated in over four criminal cases since 2009.
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Somnath and Hari Prasad also had histories involving forgery and cheating.
These past offenses lend weight to police suspicions about the defendants’ modus operandi
Police Advisory to Citizens
The Rachakonda Police have issued stern warnings to property buyers:
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Always verify the authenticity of non-judicial stamp papers and property documents.
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Confirm document legitimacy through sub-registrar offices, authorized banks, or recognized intermediaries.
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Report or refrain from dealings involving suspicious or questionable land transactions.
Authorities have pledged strict action against anyone involved in creating or aiding forged property documents
Context & Broader Implications
This incident befell land record fraud into the spotlight, highlighting how absentee ownership and lax surveillance provide fertile ground for property crimes. It echoes earlier cases where forged certificates and papers were used to obtain land unlawfully in Hyderabad
Collectively, the pattern underscores a growing need for stringent vigilance around land deals, particularly in peri-urban areas with high real estate activity. For genuine owners, it is a cautionary tale on safeguarding property documentation and ensuring regular oversight.
Conclusion
The collaboration between Rachakonda’s SOT Bhongir and Keesara Police has brought a major ₹5 crore land forgery network to justice, rescuing citizens from becoming victims of a cleverly orchestrated scam. With eight arrests and ongoing searches for others involved, the police action serves both as justice served and a warning to the public.
As investigations continue, buyers and property owners alike are urged to exercise utmost caution, verify all documentation meticulously, and report suspicious activity to preempt the next fraudulent deal.
