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Case against firm for cheating buyers for over Rs 5 crore in pre-launch realty project

Central Crime Station investigators in Hyderabad registered a cheating case against a real estate firm and its promoters following allegations of duping multiple home-buyers of over Rs 5.6 crore. The case stems from a pre-launch residential high-rise gated community project named 'Tripura Nirvana' located in Tellapur. A private employee approached the police stating he had paid Rs 77 lakh for an apartment after visiting the firm's registered office in Jubilee Hills.

State

Multiple States

First reported

March 2026

Agency involved

Central Crime Station (CCS) Police, Hyderabad

Project name

Tripura Nirvana

Charges cited

Section 318(4) and Section 61(2) of BNS, and Section 5 of Telangana State Protection of Depositors in Financial Establishments Act

Status

Preliminary probe underway; police are verifying documentary evidence and bank transactions

The full story

Everything you need to know about this case, in one place.

According to the complainant, the company advertised a large project featuring over 1,000 flats across 12 acres with various amenities, promising delivery within three years. Relying on these representations, the complainant transferred the funds through cash and online modes between December 2022 and April 12, 2023. Investigators were told that the firm neither commenced construction nor obtained the required mandatory approvals for the development.

The complainant further alleged that the promoters attempted to transfer the project land to another entity and relocate their offices to avoid aggrieved buyers. In addition to the primary complainant, nine other customers reportedly paid approximately Rs 4.9 crore for flats and faced threats when demanding refunds or project delivery. Police have booked the company and several individuals under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Telangana State Protection of Depositors in Financial Establishments Act.

Law enforcement officials stated that they are currently verifying documentary evidence and tracking bank transactions related to the allegations. Appropriate legal action is expected to follow the preliminary probe by the Central Crime Station.

Not yet reported: The articles do not report any arrests made so far or the final outcome of the police investigation.

Where the case stands

The latest position in the reports we read.

Police have registered a case and are currently verifying documentary evidence and bank transactions as part of a preliminary probe.

Who was affected

Described in general terms; we do not name victims.

Multiple home-buyers, including a 47-year-old private employee and at least nine other customers who collectively paid about Rs 4.9 crore for flats.

Timeline

Key dates as reported, oldest first.

November 2022The complainant came to know about the pre-launch residential project advertised by the real estate company.

December 29, 2022 to April 12, 2023The complainant transferred a total of Rs 77 lakh to the firm through cash and online modes.

February 27, 2026Central Crime Station police booked a case against the real estate company and its promoters following a formal complaint.

How the scam worked

The method described in the reports.

The real estate firm advertised a pre-launch residential high-rise gated community project called 'Tripura Nirvana' with attractive amenities.
Promoters met interested buyers at their registered office and promised project completion within three years.
Buyers signed memorandums of understanding and transferred large sums of money through cash and online modes.
The firm collected funds without securing mandatory approvals or initiating construction on the site.
When buyers demanded flats or refunds, the accused allegedly threatened them and attempted to shift offices and transfer the land.

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Sources and further reading

Optional. The full story is above; these are the original reports it was prepared from.

timesofindia.indiatimes.comOriginal report The Times of IndiaOpens via Google News

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