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Ex-Goa councillor arrested for cheating Bengaluru firm of Rs 8.1 crore in land deal
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 03 Oct 2026, 08:16 AM
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A former Goa municipal councillor has been taken into custody after a Bengaluru-based company reported a loss of Rs 8.1 crore in a disputed land transaction in the state.
Police in Goa have arrested a former municipal councillor in connection with a fraud case involving a Bengaluru-based firm. The company alleges that it was duped out of Rs 8.1 crore during a land purchase in the state. Investigators say the ex‑councillor played a key role in misrepresenting the ownership and title of the property, leading the firm to make the payment.
The arrest follows a complaint lodged by the Bengaluru company, which prompted a swift investigation by the Goa police. Officials have seized relevant documents and are examining the transaction trail to determine the extent of the financial loss.
Authorities have not disclosed the identity of the former councillor or the exact location of the disputed land, citing ongoing legal proceedings. The case underscores growing concerns over real‑estate fraud involving inter‑state investors.
The Times of India reported the development, noting that the incident highlights the need for stricter due‑diligence in cross‑state property deals. The police have indicated that further arrests may follow if additional accomplices are identified.
The arrest follows a complaint lodged by the Bengaluru company, which prompted a swift investigation by the Goa police. Officials have seized relevant documents and are examining the transaction trail to determine the extent of the financial loss.
Authorities have not disclosed the identity of the former councillor or the exact location of the disputed land, citing ongoing legal proceedings. The case underscores growing concerns over real‑estate fraud involving inter‑state investors.
The Times of India reported the development, noting that the incident highlights the need for stricter due‑diligence in cross‑state property deals. The police have indicated that further arrests may follow if additional accomplices are identified.