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Chandigarh: Property dispute in Croatia; case registered after investors allege fraud

Four investors have lodged complaints with the Economic Offences Wing of the Chandigarh Police, accusing three local residents of orchestrating a fraud involving real estate assets in Zagreb, Croatia. According to the allegations, the dispute centers on a luxury villa and agricultural land, with victims claiming ownership irregularities, unauthorized loans raised against properties, and the diversion of rental income.

State

Punjab

First reported

October 2026

Amount alleged

₹10 crore

Agency involved

Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Chandigarh Police

Charges or sections cited

Sections 120-B, 406, and 420 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC)

Status

Case registered; police examining evidence while the accused deny all allegations

The full story

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Investigators initiated a preliminary review of bank records, WhatsApp chats, witness statements, and audio files before registering a formal case. One investor alleged he was introduced to a business director in 2022 and subsequently invested a substantial sum, leading to a property transfer in Croatia intended to clear ₹10 crore in dues that allegedly were never paid.

Additional investors came forward with claims of losing funds in agricultural land and facing the misuse of power of attorney to secure bank loans and leases without authorization. While the accused individuals have denied the allegations and any outstanding financial liabilities, the police have registered a formal case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code.

Not yet reported: The articles do not mention whether any formal arrests have been made or what specific outcomes resulted from the police investigation beyond the registration of the case.

Where the case stands

The latest position in the reports we read.

A case has been registered by the Economic Offences Wing of the Chandigarh Police, and investigators are reviewing the submitted evidence. The accused have denied all allegations and liabilities.

Who was affected

Described in general terms; we do not name victims.

Four investors, including individuals from Chandigarh, Zirakpur, and Bharatpur, who reported financial losses and property irregularities involving assets in Croatia.

Timeline

Key dates as reported, oldest first.

2020An investor from Zirakpur was allegedly persuaded to invest in agricultural land in Croatia.

2021Another investor from Bharatpur purchased plots in Croatia that were later allegedly subjected to loan mortgages and leases using misused power of attorney.

2022An investor was introduced to a company director in Chandigarh, leading to substantial investments in a business venture.

September 13, 2023A luxury villa in Zagreb was transferred to a company linked to one of the accused to allegedly settle outstanding dues of ₹10 crore.

September 2024The villa was reportedly rented out, with one of the accused allegedly collecting the rental income.

October 19, 2026The Chandigarh Police registered a case following a preliminary examination of the complaints.

How the scam worked

The method described in the reports.

Investors were introduced to business ventures and property investment opportunities in Croatia involving agricultural land and luxury villas.
Investors transferred funds or purchased plots based on promises of attractive returns and representations that the properties were free from encumbrances.
Properties and assets were allegedly transferred or mortgaged with local banks in Croatia to raise loans, and power of attorney documents were reportedly misused to lease land without the investors' consent.
Rental income generated from the properties was allegedly collected by one of the accused individuals instead of being distributed or applied to outstanding dues.

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Sources and further reading

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

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