A property fraud case has been reported in Lucknow, where a businessman from Kunda in Pratapgarh has accused six people, including a mother and her son, of allegedly cheating him of ₹1.50 crore on the promise of selling a property on Vidhan Sabha Marg. The Kaisarbagh police have registered a case against the named accused and several unidentified people following the victim's complaint, and have started an investigation.
How the Deal Was Struck
According to the complaint, the businessman, Arif Khan, met Kaisarbagh residents Raziya Khatoon, her son Aamir Mustafa, and Mohammad Kamil in 2022. Raziya is currently living in Mumbai. The three allegedly told Khan they owned a property on Vidhan Sabha Marg and wanted to sell it, proposing to develop a commercial complex on the site — a proposal that kicked off negotiations for the sale.
Khan was subsequently introduced to Kamil's brother Ghulam Murtaza, sister Shaista, and Siraj Qureshi. According to the victim, the property deal was eventually finalised for ₹1.50 crore, and an agreement was executed with the stated plan of using the property for commercial development and constructing a complex there.
A Sale Deed That Never Materialised
Khan alleged that the people claiming ownership of the property were required to pay municipal taxes, have the property formally recorded in their names, and then execute the sale deed in his favour. However, despite nearly four years passing, these ownership-related formalities were allegedly never completed, and the sale deed was never executed — leaving Khan in limbo with money paid but no legal ownership transfer to show for it.
The businessman said he began actively seeking details about the status of the transaction and the property documents once the delay continued for far longer than expected. During these inquiries, he allegedly discovered that several other partners were also connected to the property — a detail he claims was never disclosed to him when the deal was originally negotiated.
Ownership Structure "Materially Different" From What Was Represented
The victim has claimed that the property's actual ownership structure was therefore significantly different from what had initially been represented to him. This alleged concealment of information became a key part of his complaint to the police, and it's exactly this kind of situation where careful, transparent bookkeeping services in India can matter for property transactions — properly verifying ownership records and documentation before finalising a large deal can help buyers avoid discovering, years later, that the people they transacted with never fully disclosed who else had a claim on the property.
A Meeting That Allegedly Turned Violent
The complaint further states that around two months ago, Kamil and his family members allegedly called Khan for discussions regarding the dispute. Instead of going personally, the businessman sent his representative, Tariq, to meet them. According to Khan, Tariq was assaulted during this meeting.
Following the incident, the businessman approached the police and sought action against those allegedly involved, both in the original property transaction and the subsequent dispute.
The Investigation Ahead
Based on the complaint, police registered a case against Raziya Khatoon, Aamir Mustafa, Mohammad Kamil, Ghulam Murtaza, Shaista, and Siraj Qureshi, along with three to four unidentified individuals, under sections related to cheating and other alleged offences.
Investigators are now examining the property records, agreement documents, details of the alleged ₹1.50 crore payment, and information concerning everyone claiming an interest in the property. Police will also work to verify the actual ownership structure and determine whether the allegations of concealment, financial fraud, and assault are supported by documentary and other evidence. The investigation remains ongoing, and the allegations against the accused are yet to be established, with further action to be taken based on evidence collected as the probe proceeds.
FAQs
Q1. What was the property deal that Arif Khan entered into?
Khan agreed to buy a property on Vidhan Sabha Marg for ₹1.50 crore in 2022, with plans to develop a commercial complex on the site after the sale deed was executed.
Q2. Why did Khan file a complaint against the accused?
Despite nearly four years passing, the sale deed was never executed, and Khan later discovered several undisclosed partners were also connected to the property's ownership, which he alleges was concealed from him during negotiations.
Q3. What happened when Khan's representative met the accused?
Around two months ago, Khan sent his representative, Tariq, to discuss the dispute with the accused, and according to the complaint, Tariq was allegedly assaulted during that meeting.