Talaiya police have booked a property dealer who duped two persons to the tune of Rs 16 lakh in the name of providing a flat in a complex; accused have duped several victims in the past seven years.
The police have booked Anwar Baig who duped the victim Faizan Ali Kidwai who provided Rs 16 lakh to the accused for providing a flat but never provided. The accused has been booked for fraud in Jehangirabad and Kotwali police.
In the initial investigation it was found that the victim used to work for the accused and in the year 2013 victim wanted to buy a flat and deal was done with accused at Rs 16 lakh which was provided by victim. The accused escaped with excuses and never provided flat to the victim. The victim lodged complaint with the police.
A complaint was filed regarding the fraud and after completion of the investigation the police have registered a case under section 420 of the IPC.
Baig deals in property development and duped several victims in the past. The accused has been arrested and is out on bail after serving jail for fraud. The victims are provided with cheques to assure them that flat and houses would be provided and when victims would produce cheques they are never honoured. Several case of cheque bounces have been registered against the accused.