Kanpur Land Fraud Allegation: ₹3.30 Crore Scam, FIR Registered

In a startling land-fraud case from Kanpur, an egg-trader named Md. Shoaib has accused eight persons of duping him of ₹3.30 crore. The alleged fraud involved purchase of land — which reportedly turned out to be either acquired by government or otherwise ineligible for sale. When the victim demanded refund, he claims the accused threatened him and sought an additional ₹60 lakh as extortion. Following his complaint, police have registered a formal FIR. 

How the Scam Allegedly Unfolded

According to police records, Shoaib and a business partner were introduced to one Irshad Alam, who showed them a plot in a locality of Jajmau’s Gajjupurwa / Signature City. The deal was presented as genuine land — initially valued around ₹1.65 crore — but soon after payment and a demand for registration, the accused allegedly asked for more money. When the trader probed further, he discovered that the land had already been acquired by the government and was not legally sellable. 

Extortion & Threats Upon Demand for Money Back

After realizing the deal was fraudulent, the victim demanded a refund. In response, the accused allegedly visited his shop with associates and demanded ₹60 lakh under threat of lodging a false case. Police confirm that the FIR names at least eight accused — two named and six unknown — and an investigation is underway. 

What Authorities Are Doing

• Police at Beken­ganj / relevant Kanpur station registered the FIR on trader’s complaint. 
• Investigators have begun verifying land-records, registration history, and the authenticity of sale documents presented by the accused. 
• The probe also includes looking at all involved parties — intermediaries, brokers and the primary seller — to map out the network behind the alleged fraud. 

Broader Implications for Real-Estate & Buyers

This case highlights recurring risks for buyers in secondary real-estate markets — where plots may have prior acquisition history, disputed titles or incomplete documentation. For investors and land-buyers in regions like Kanpur, this serves as a stark reminder to exercise due diligence: verify record of acquisition, ensure proper registry checks, and avoid paying full price before clear title transfer.

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