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CBI files 19th chargesheet in Noida home‑buyer fraud case
✍️ BW Police World
🗓 05 Sep 2026, 07:13 AM
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The Central Bureau of Investigation lodged its 19th chargesheet against alleged conspirators in a Noida real‑estate fraud that duped home buyers.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has submitted its 19th chargesheet in a high‑profile fraud case involving home buyers in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The chargesheet names several individuals alleged to have orchestrated a scheme that misled prospective homeowners and collected payments for properties that were either delayed or never delivered.
The investigation, which began after numerous complaints from aggrieved buyers, has progressed through a series of earlier chargesheets, reflecting the complexity and scale of the alleged conspiracy. According to the CBI, the accused used forged documents and false promises to secure large sums from buyers, violating multiple provisions of the Indian Penal Code and the Prevention of Money‑Laundering Act.
Law enforcement officials said the latest filing adds new evidence and expands the list of co‑accused, reinforcing the agency's commitment to recover the money and bring the perpetrators to justice. The case remains under active trial, and further legal steps are expected as the prosecution prepares for court proceedings.
Noida police have welcomed the CBI's action, urging other victims of similar scams to come forward. The development underscores growing scrutiny of real‑estate frauds across the National Capital Region.
The investigation, which began after numerous complaints from aggrieved buyers, has progressed through a series of earlier chargesheets, reflecting the complexity and scale of the alleged conspiracy. According to the CBI, the accused used forged documents and false promises to secure large sums from buyers, violating multiple provisions of the Indian Penal Code and the Prevention of Money‑Laundering Act.
Law enforcement officials said the latest filing adds new evidence and expands the list of co‑accused, reinforcing the agency's commitment to recover the money and bring the perpetrators to justice. The case remains under active trial, and further legal steps are expected as the prosecution prepares for court proceedings.
Noida police have welcomed the CBI's action, urging other victims of similar scams to come forward. The development underscores growing scrutiny of real‑estate frauds across the National Capital Region.