Builder in Bengaluru Booked for Cheating After Allegedly Duping 34 Families

 In a troubling case of fraud, a Bengaluru-based builder has been booked by the Kodigehalli police for allegedly deceiving 34 families and making off with significant sums of money. The incident came to light when residents of a residential complex in Kodigehalli were told to vacate their flats by a group claiming ownership.

The residential complex is located in Kodigehalli.

The problem started in January 2024 when the individuals, who claimed to own the properties, instructed the residents to vacate the building. This led to a series of complaints from tenants who had leased the flats, believing they were renting from legitimate owners.

One of the victims, who lodged the complaint with the authorities, stated that she had leased a flat from the builder, identified as A.K. Raghu, in November 2023 for ₹26 lakh. She further revealed that she and others had been paying significant sums under the assumption that they were legally renting the property, only to discover later that the flats were allegedly owned by different parties.

The police have now initiated an investigation into the matter and are taking action against the builder, who is accused of cheating the families out of substantial amounts of money. Authorities are urging other potential victims to come forward and provide information, as the builder is said to have defrauded many others in the same manner.

The case highlights growing concerns about real estate frauds, particularly involving builders and developers who deceive homebuyers and tenants. The residents are seeking justice and hoping to recover their hard-earned money, while the police continue to probe deeper into the builder's activities.