Ograbraj Police have unearthed a high-value land fraud case involving more than ₹1.24 crore after an investigation revealed that the same plot of land in Ograbraj village was fraudulently sold to multiple buyers. The accused has been arrested from West Bengal and remanded to judicial custody, while further investigation is ongoing.
According to the investigation, the fraud pertains to Survey No. 161/1 of Ograbraj village. Police established the offence after examining documentary evidence, recording statements of victims, and scrutinising land records, sale agreements, dishonoured cheques and related bank transactions. The findings confirmed that several individuals were deceived through repeated illegal sales of the same land parcel, resulting in substantial financial losses.
Based on the evidence collected, a criminal case was registered under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Soon after the registration of the case, the accused allegedly fled to the mainland and attempted to evade arrest by switching off known mobile numbers and limiting traceable digital activity.
Investigators then relied on technical analysis, including scrutiny of call detail records (CDR) and internet protocol detail records (IPDR), to track the accused. Sustained digital surveillance eventually led to the identification of the accused’s location in Salt Lake City, West Bengal.
After securing approval from the competent authority, a police team led by Sub-Inspector Mohammed Rafique, the investigating officer in the case, along with police constables Mohammed Asraf and Naresh Das, travelled to West Bengal. The team maintained discreet surveillance and apprehended the accused on December 29, 2025.
Following the arrest, transit remand was obtained from the court at Bidhan Nagar, and the accused was brought to Sri Vijaya Puram. On December 31, 2025, the accused, identified as Rahul Ram, was produced before the court and remanded to judicial custody for 14 days.
Officials said the investigation remains in progress to determine whether more victims are involved and to establish the full extent of the financial transactions linked to the fraudulent land deals.
The case was investigated under the supervision of Inspector Stalin N.S., Station House Officer of Police Station Ograbraj, under the command of Brij Mohan Meena, DANIPS, SDPO Bambooflat, with overall supervision by Manoj Kumar Meena, IPS, Deputy Inspector General of Police, South Andaman District.
Police have urged the public to report information related to crimes or illegal activities. Information can be shared by calling 112 or contacting 03192-232100 and 03192-236641. Authorities stated that the identity of informants will be kept confidential.
