Kanpur: An alleged attempt to fraudulently secure registration of a residential plot valued at nearly ₹1.5 crore has been stopped by officials of the Kanpur Development Authority (KDA). The suspected scheme reportedly involved presenting another woman as the original allottee and manipulating documents in an old KDA property file.

The disputed property, identified as Plot No. A-3 in the Ratanpur Extension Scheme, was originally allotted to Ramani Devi around 25 years ago. The registration process had remained incomplete due to outstanding payments.

According to preliminary findings, the suspected fraud involved forged or duplicated records, a purportedly false identity document and the alleged involvement of intermediaries. KDA officials reportedly detected inconsistencies before the registration could be completed.

Plot Remained Unregistered for Years

The M.I.G. plot was allotted to Ramani Devi decades ago, but the property could not be registered because the required dues had not been fully paid.

Investigators suspect that this unresolved status was exploited to facilitate the alleged fraud. Around ₹30 lakh in outstanding dues was reportedly deposited with the KDA, apparently clearing a major obstacle to the registration process.

Authorities are examining whether the payment was part of a broader plan to make the property appear ready for registration in the name of the original allottee.

Another Woman Allegedly Presented as Ramani Devi

The preliminary inquiry indicates that a different woman was allegedly arranged to appear as Ramani Devi during the registration process.

Documents connected to the original allottee were reportedly copied or altered, while an identity document allegedly bearing false details was prepared. The suspected objective was to create the appearance that the woman attending the registration was the genuine allottee.

Officials are also investigating how the old property records were accessed and whether any individuals with knowledge of the KDA’s internal procedures assisted in preparing the documents.

KDA Official Raises Doubt Over Identity

The suspected fraud reportedly came to light in March when KDA OSD Meenakshi Gupta questioned the identity of the woman presented for registration.

Following the concerns, officials halted the registration and began examining the relevant property records. KDA Secretary Abhay Kumar Pandey also directed that the registration should not proceed until the discrepancies were clarified.

The intervention prevented the disputed property, estimated to be worth around ₹1.5 crore, from potentially being transferred through the alleged fraudulent process.

Forged Records and Broker Role Under Investigation

The inquiry is now focused on more than the alleged impersonation. Investigators are examining whether old KDA records were deliberately manipulated and whether duplicate or forged documents were inserted into the official file.

The possible involvement of brokers and other intermediaries is also being investigated. Authorities are seeking to determine who arranged the woman, prepared the allegedly forged documents and facilitated access to the property records.

Officials are also expected to examine whether any KDA personnel played a role in the suspected scheme.

FIR Filed as Probe Continues

An FIR has been registered following the discovery of the alleged irregularities. Police are investigating the identities and roles of the people suspected of being involved in the attempted property fraud.

The investigation will also examine payment records, identity documents, KDA files and other evidence connected with Plot No. A-3.

For now, the registration of the property has been stopped. Authorities are continuing to investigate the alleged conspiracy and will determine further legal action based on the evidence collected.

Lucknow: The Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) has uncovered alleged irregularities in drug purchase and supply records involving several firms operating in Lucknow’s Aminabad area. The probe reportedly concerns transactions worth crores of rupees, including purchases that may have been recorded without corresponding physical supplies.

According to the department’s preliminary findings, questionable invoices, suspected cross-billing and transactions involving a firm that had reportedly ceased operations were identified during the investigation. An FIR has been registered at Aminabad police station against four firm operators, and authorities are examining financial records, invoices and stock details.

The individuals named in the case include Ankur Awasthi of Health Plus, Manish Bajpai of MK Pharma, Govind Shukla of Ram Pharma and Ejaz Ahmad of Patient Care Surgical House in Saharanpur.

Alleged Cross-Billing Raised Questions

Investigators suspect that multiple firms may have used invoices and financial transactions to create records suggesting the purchase and sale of medicines.

The alleged transactions are now being compared with bank statements, purchase bills, stock registers and supplier records. Authorities are attempting to determine whether the medicines mentioned in the documents were actually supplied and moved through the claimed distribution chain.

The investigation will also establish the period during which the alleged transactions took place and whether additional businesses were involved.

Drug Purchases Linked to Closed Firm

A major concern in the investigation relates to Patient Care Surgical House in Saharanpur. According to FSDA officials, drug purchases were reportedly recorded in the firm’s name even though it had allegedly stopped operating nearly two years earlier.

Authorities are examining how transactions could have continued to appear under the firm’s name after its reported closure. Investigators are also checking who controlled the firm’s documentation and whether its details were allegedly used to support paper transactions.

Records associated with Health Plus and Ram Pharma are also being examined to trace the claimed purchase, sale and movement of medicines.

MK Pharma’s ₹8.87 Crore Transactions Examined

The records of MK Pharma have emerged as another key part of the probe. According to the investigation, the firm recorded drug purchases valued at approximately ₹8.87 crore in 2026.

Officials reportedly found a discrepancy involving nearly 39.20 lakh units of Joril M-1. The department is now verifying whether the quantity shown in the records was actually supplied and where the stock was allegedly distributed.

Purchase invoices, stock registers, supplier information and banking records are being examined to establish whether the reported transactions correspond with the physical movement of medicines.

Invoices for Joril M-1, Augmentin and Dexorange Questioned

The investigation has also raised concerns over invoices allegedly relating to Joril M-1, Augmentin and Dexorange syrup.

FSDA officials reportedly contacted the manufacturers to verify the disputed invoices and batch information. According to the department, the manufacturers did not confirm sales corresponding to some of the documents, while certain batch details were reportedly found to be inconsistent or fake.

The findings have prompted authorities to investigate not only possible financial irregularities but also the source and movement of the medicines mentioned in the records.

Police and FSDA Trace Wider Supply Network

Following the FIR, investigators are examining the financial and documentary trail connected with the four firms. Bank transactions, invoices, stock records and other business documents are being scrutinised.

Authorities are also checking whether wholesalers, retailers, suppliers or other companies may have been involved in the alleged transactions.

The investigation is expected to determine the actual value of any questionable transactions, whether medicines were physically supplied against the disputed invoices and whether additional individuals or firms played a role.

At this stage, the individuals named in the FIR are accused and the allegations remain subject to investigation. Further action will depend on documentary evidence, financial records and verification from manufacturers and other parties.

The Cyber Cell of Delhi Police has arrested three men for allegedly running a sextortion-based cyber fraud operation that targeted a Delhi resident and extorted nearly ₹5.80 lakh through threats and blackmail.

The accused, identified as Rajesh (18), Kunal (22), and Imran (23), are residents of Faridabad, Haryana. Police said the arrests were made during an investigation into an online blackmail case registered at the Cyber Police Station of Delhi’s North-East district.

Victim Allegedly Blackmailed After Video Call

According to police, the case was registered through e-FIR No. 00126/2026 under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including sections related to cheating, extortion, and identity-related offences.

The investigation began after the complainant, identified as K.L. Tripathi, approached police alleging that he was trapped in a sextortion scam.

Police said the victim received a WhatsApp video call on May 6 from an unknown woman who allegedly claimed to be a social media acquaintance. During the conversation, the woman reportedly convinced him to remove his clothes, after which an objectionable video was allegedly recorded without his consent.

Soon afterward, the victim allegedly received calls from multiple unknown numbers. The callers claimed to represent law enforcement agencies, social media platforms, and government departments, threatening to make the video public and take legal action unless money was paid.

Under pressure and fear, the victim transferred approximately ₹5.80 lakh through multiple bank accounts, UPI transactions, and QR codes, police said.

Financial Trail Helped Investigators Identify Accused

Following the complaint, Delhi Police formed a specialized cyber investigation team to examine digital evidence and trace the movement of funds.

During the probe, investigators tracked portions of the transferred money to bank accounts allegedly linked to Rajesh and Kunal.

Rajesh was arrested on June 17 after police analysis of financial records. Further investigation and questioning reportedly helped officers identify Kunal’s role, leading to his arrest.

Police later identified Imran as another alleged participant in the operation. Investigators claimed he was involved in withdrawing the fraud proceeds through ATMs. A mobile phone and SIM card allegedly connected to the crime were recovered from him.

Possible Links to Larger Sextortion Network Under Investigation

During questioning, the accused allegedly revealed links with an organized sextortion network operating in the Mewat region of Rajasthan, according to police officials.

Authorities are now investigating whether other individuals were involved in the alleged network and whether the accused may have targeted additional victims using a similar method.

Police said no previous criminal cases have been found against the three arrested individuals so far. However, their digital activity, financial records, and possible connections to other cybercrime incidents are being examined.

Police Issue Cyber Safety Advisory

Delhi Police has advised citizens to remain cautious while accepting video calls from unknown individuals, especially those involving suspicious requests or attempts to record private conversations.

Officials urged people facing online blackmail or threats involving personal images and videos to immediately report the matter to law enforcement agencies instead of making payments to fraudsters.

The investigation is ongoing, and police are working to identify other possible members of the alleged cybercrime network.