Massive ₹100 Crore Land Registry Scam Uncovered in Indore

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A major land scam involving forged documents and fake property registrations has come to light in Indore, prompting police to launch a criminal investigation into fraudulent activities estimated to be worth ₹100 crore. Authorities believe the scam was carried out over several decades using manipulated registry documents and falsified details.

The First Information Report (FIR) was filed at the Pandhrinath police station following a complaint from the registrar department. The case was brought forward after a five-member committee formed by the district administration uncovered irregularities in land registration records. The fraudulent documents date back as far as 1959 and continue into the early 2000s.

According to the inquiry report, over 18 property transactions were identified as suspicious. These transactions involved residential, commercial, and agricultural land. Several registries were missing vital details such as seller fingerprints, proper indexing, and accurate buyer-seller information. Some of the registry books were reportedly damaged, illegible, or completely missing from the official record room.

The FIR lists charges under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including cheating and forgery. Investigators are now focusing on the possible involvement of staff from the municipal corporation and the registration department. Although no individuals have been named yet, authorities suspect that a network of insiders may have facilitated the scam.

The investigation aims to determine how these fake documents entered the official system and who benefitted from the transactions. Law enforcement is examining all linked documents and has initiated forensic verification of the papers. Officials have assured that anyone found responsible will face strict legal action.

The scandal raises serious concerns for property buyers in Indore. Many may unknowingly be holding land titles based on forged registrations. The administration has urged property owners and prospective buyers to conduct due diligence by verifying documents with updated digital and physical records.

This is not the first property-related scam in the region. Earlier cases, such as undervaluation of land and illegal plotting, have already resulted in revenue losses for the government and legal complications for buyers. The current investigation is expected to widen as authorities trace the full extent of the forged transactions.

The land registry scam underscores the urgent need for improved transparency and stricter oversight in property registration processes. Authorities have stated that reform efforts will be accelerated to prevent similar incidents in the future.