A retired senior police inspector in Maharashtra's Thane district has become the victim of an elaborate land fraud, losing a sum of Rs 20 lakh in the process. The victim has filed a formal complaint with the Mahatma Phule Chowk police, who have initiated an investigation into the matter.

According to the complainant, who served as a senior officer with the police force, the fraud unfolded between December 2018 and January 2024. During this period, the retired cop was in contact with a couple, their servant, and the husband’s brother-in-law regarding the purchase of a plot of land. The accused individuals had assured the former police officer of a legitimate transaction, taking a total of Rs 20 lakh in installments. However, the deal turned out to be a scam when the accused provided a fraudulent document claiming title clearance for the land.