Fake property wills syndicate under scanner in National Capital Region
In a dramatic development that has sent shockwaves through the property and legal circles of the National Capital Region (NCR), the arrest of Krishna Saini in Noida has allegedly uncovered a sprawling racket involving forged wills, fabricated ownership claims, and organised attempts to manipulate property disputes through coordinated pressure tactics.
What initially appeared to be a routine law-and-order case has now evolved into a high-profile investigation spanning Noida and Delhi. According to sources associated with the probe, investigators traced key links of the alleged syndicate to East Delhi’s Preet Vihar, where the suspected network is believed to have operated from. During preliminary interrogation and scrutiny of documents, Noida Police reportedly unearthed evidence suggesting the existence of an organised gang involved in preparing and circulating fake wills and forged inheritance papers to illegally stake claims over disputed and high-value properties across NCR.
Meanwhile, the accused Krishna Saini has moved a bail application before the District and Sessions Court in Gautam Buddha Nagar. The matter is scheduled to come up for hearing before District Judge Atul Shrivastava on May 27. Advocate Pankaj Tyagi, representing complainant Vipan Chopra in the matter, stated, “I respectfully submit that bail should not be granted to the accused under any circumstances. The alleged fake wills racket has caused immense distress to several families and placed their homes, investments, and life savings at risk.”
Officials said the syndicate allegedly relied on fabricated legal documentation, forged signatures, counterfeit seals and stamps, and manipulated succession records to target valuable land parcels and residential assets. Investigators are also examining whether orchestrated protests and public demonstrations were used as tools to exert pressure in ongoing disputes and generate sympathy around questionable ownership claims.
Police sources indicated that Krishna Saini’s arrest became the turning point in the investigation. During questioning, several suspicious property-related documents and links to individuals operating from Delhi reportedly surfaced, prompting authorities to widen the scope of the probe.
The matter has now triggered a joint investigation involving both Noida Police and Delhi Police. Multiple teams are preparing coordinated raids at locations believed to be connected to the alleged network. Investigators are currently analysing electronic records, legal paperwork, bank transactions, and communication trails to identify the full extent of the operation.
Senior officials associated with the investigation said the focus now is on identifying the masterminds behind the alleged racket, tracing the money trail, and determining how many disputed properties may have already changed hands through forged documentation.
The crackdown comes amid growing concerns over organised property fraud and document forgery cases across the NCR region. Investigators believe further arrests are likely as the probe deepens in the coming days.
One alleged victim, speaking on condition of anonymity, claimed that Noida Commissioner of Police Laxmi Singh is personally monitoring the investigation into the fake wills syndicate in coordination with Delhi Police authorities. According to the complainant, several victims have accused the network of using forged inheritance documents to illegally seize or claim ownership of disputed properties.
The complainant further alleged that affected families and property owners have written to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, demanding stringent action against the alleged fake wills syndicate and seeking protection from organised property fraud operating across Noida and adjoining NCR areas.
Sharp rise in fake will cases: Advocate Rajinder Singh
Rajinder Singh, advocate-on-record, Supreme Court of India, informed that “in recent years, there has been a sharp increase in cases wherein false claims are made on the strength of fake documents, including a will, forcing the owner to engage in unwanted litigation. The modus operandi of people manufacturing these forged documents is to coerce the owner at a later stage of litigation to settle on terms which are not agreeable.
