Navi Mumbai Builder Arrested for Forging Documents to Acquire Prime Agricultural Land

Navi Mumbai: In a shocking case of land fraud, a prominent builder from Navi Mumbai, Bupendra Shah, has been arrested for allegedly fabricating documents to acquire 80 acres of valuable agricultural land in Nhava Sheva. The land, worth several crores, was illegally purchased by misrepresenting Shah as a farmer, police said on Friday.

Shah, the founder and CMD of Bhumi Raj Group, allegedly conspired with a serving village talathi (revenue official) from Latur and three other individuals to create fake documents certifying him as a farmer, Deputy Commissioner of Police Ashok Dudhe stated.

The fraudulent documents were presented at the tehsildar’s office in Latur, enabling Shah to secure the necessary certificate to bypass restrictions on non-farmers purchasing agricultural land. Using these forged papers, Shah acquired the prime property in Nhava Sheva.

Police have arrested Shah and four others, including the talathi, and are now investigating the roles of other middlemen and individuals involved in preparing the fake documents.

“The accused have been remanded to police custody until February 15. We are thoroughly investigating to uncover the entire network behind this forgery,” Dudhe added.

This case highlights the growing issue of land fraud and the need for stricter checks to prevent misuse of legal loopholes for personal gain.

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