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Fresh FIR against former Lodha director over Rs 6.67 crore Mumbai flat fraud
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What Happened?
Rajendra Lodha, former director of Lodha Developers, faces a new FIR for allegedly defrauding the company of Rs 6.67 crore in a South Mumbai flat transaction. The FIR was filed on October 22.
Key points
- The FIR accuses Lodha and five others of manipulating a property transaction.
- Lodha is already in custody for a previous fraud case involving Rs 370 crore.
- The alleged fraud dates back to 2019 and involves a flat originally valued at Rs 6.86 crore.
- Lodha allegedly authorized a discount of Rs 1.5 crore on the flat's price.
- The complaint states that Lodha misrepresented Sacvir Builders' role in the transaction.
Key insights
- The new FIR could lead to further legal complications for Lodha.
- This case may prompt increased scrutiny of real estate transactions in Mumbai.
- The allegations could affect investor confidence in Lodha Developers.
Why it matters
This case highlights ongoing issues of financial fraud in the real estate sector.
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Rajendra Lodha· PersonLodha Developers Ltd· CompanyMumbai· CityBhiwandi· CitySacvir Builders and Developers LLP· CompanyEnforcement Directorate· Organization
Source
India Today
