A major fraud linked to Telangana’s government 2-BHK housing scheme has been uncovered in Hyderabad, where three individuals have been arrested for allegedly cheating nearly 100 families by falsely promising government house allotments in exchange for money.
During the investigation, police seized 79 suspected forged allotment certificates and three mobile phones believed to have been used in the operation. Investigators suspect the fraud may be part of a larger organised network, and efforts are continuing to identify additional suspects.
The arrested accused have been identified as Timmiri Gopinath Pushpalatha (54), her son Timmiri Gopinath Vishal (21), and Mahender Singh (45), who operates a photocopy centre in Trimulgherry.
According to investigators, the accused allegedly collected between ₹50,000 and ₹1 lakh from each victim by falsely claiming they could secure allotments under the Telangana government's 2-BHK housing scheme through influential contacts within government departments.
Victims Allegedly Misled With Forged Government Documents
According to the investigation, the accused allegedly gained the confidence of applicants by portraying themselves as individuals with strong government connections capable of facilitating housing allotments.
Police allege that forged government-style allotment certificates were prepared using digital formatting tools and counterfeit official markings to create the appearance of genuine government approvals.
Victims reportedly paid advance amounts after receiving the fabricated documents, believing their applications had been successfully sanctioned.
Investigators allege that the accused maintained the deception for nearly three years before several applicants independently verified their allotment status through official government records and discovered that the documents were fake.
Investigation Expands to Larger Network
The case came to light after one of the alleged victims filed a formal complaint with the police.
Following verification, investigators confirmed that the seized allotment letters had no legal validity.
Police said the suspected kingpin, Jayaraj Gangadharan, remains absconding. Authorities are also searching for other alleged associates, including Nisha Raj and Chintu Raj, along with individuals suspected of supplying counterfeit rubber stamps used to replicate official government seals.
Investigators are tracing financial transactions to determine where the allegedly collected funds were routed.
Digital Forensics and Financial Trail Under Examination
Authorities are conducting forensic examinations of the recovered mobile phones, bank accounts, and transaction records to determine the full scale of the alleged fraud.
Investigators are also examining whether the network targeted other government welfare schemes using similar forged documentation or identity-related fraud.
Officials have urged citizens to apply for government welfare schemes only through authorised government portals and designated offices. They have cautioned the public against paying money to intermediaries or individuals claiming they can guarantee or expedite government allotments.
Shunyatax Global Insight
Fraudsters increasingly exploit government welfare schemes by using counterfeit documents and false promises to target economically vulnerable families seeking housing and other public benefits.
Citizens should independently verify all government allotments through official channels and immediately report any demands for unofficial processing fees or guaranteed approvals to law enforcement authorities.
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