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CBI chargesheet filed against five in Mumbai homebuyers cheating case
✍️ BW Police World
🗓 02 Oct 2026, 06:47 AM
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The Central Bureau of Investigation has lodged a chargesheet against five individuals accused of cheating homebuyers in a Mumbai real‑estate fraud.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has formally filed a chargesheet against five suspects in a case involving alleged cheating of homebuyers in Mumbai. The chargesheet, submitted to a Mumbai court, outlines the accusations that the accused misled buyers and collected payments for properties that were either delayed, altered or never delivered.
According to the CBI, the accused operated through a real‑estate firm that promised residential units in various Mumbai projects. Homebuyers allege that they were induced to pay large sums in advance, only to face repeated postponements and, in some instances, the non‑existence of the promised apartments. The investigation uncovered documentation suggesting falsified approvals and misrepresentation of project status.
The filing marks a significant step in the legal proceedings, with the court expected to frame charges and schedule a trial. Authorities have indicated that the accused will be summoned for interrogation, and assets may be attached pending further inquiry. The case underscores growing concerns over real‑estate fraud and the role of central agencies in protecting homebuyers' interests.
According to the CBI, the accused operated through a real‑estate firm that promised residential units in various Mumbai projects. Homebuyers allege that they were induced to pay large sums in advance, only to face repeated postponements and, in some instances, the non‑existence of the promised apartments. The investigation uncovered documentation suggesting falsified approvals and misrepresentation of project status.
The filing marks a significant step in the legal proceedings, with the court expected to frame charges and schedule a trial. Authorities have indicated that the accused will be summoned for interrogation, and assets may be attached pending further inquiry. The case underscores growing concerns over real‑estate fraud and the role of central agencies in protecting homebuyers' interests.