Panchkula: 8 Builders Booked for Rs.6 Cr Loan Fraud
Real Estate

Panchkula: 8 Builders Booked for Rs.6 Cr Loan Fraud

Eight builders in Panchkula have been booked for allegedly indulging in a loan fraud amounting to ?6 crore. The accused were found to have obtained loans from various banks by submitting false documents and misrepresenting facts about their projects.

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Panchkula Police initiated an investigation after receiving complaints from several financial institutions regarding these builders. It was revealed that the accused had availed loans by providing fabricated project details, inflated cost estimates, and fraudulent collateral documentation.

The loans obtained by the builders were primarily meant for the development of housing and commercial projects, but investigations revealed that a significant portion of the funds had been diverted for personal use. This misappropriation of funds had led to delays in project completion and raised concerns among homebuyers and investors.

The EOW, in collaboration with the banking institutions, conducted an in-depth analysis of the documents submitted by the builders. Discrepancies were found in the allocation of funds, with a substantial portion being utilized for purposes inconsistent with the loan agreement. This raised suspicions and prompted further inquiries into the financial activities of the accused builders.

Upon discovering the loan fraud, the EOW registered cases against all eight builders under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, including forgery, cheating, and criminal breach of trust. The investigation is currently underway, and efforts are being made to recover the defrauded amount and compensate affected parties.

This incident highlights the need for increased vigilance in the real estate sector, particularly in loan approvals and utilization monitoring. Transparent financial practices and strict adherence to regulations are essential to safeguard the interests of homebuyers, project investors, and lending institutions.

The Panchkula Police is urging individuals who may have further information or fallen victim to any such fraudulent activities to come forward and assist in the investigation. By working collectively, authorities and the public can contribute to curbing loan fraud and promoting a secure and trustworthy real estate market in Panchkula.

Eight builders in Panchkula have been booked for allegedly indulging in a loan fraud amounting to ?6 crore. The accused were found to have obtained loans from various banks by submitting false documents and misrepresenting facts about their projects. The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Panchkula Police initiated an investigation after receiving complaints from several financial institutions regarding these builders. It was revealed that the accused had availed loans by providing fabricated project details, inflated cost estimates, and fraudulent collateral documentation. The loans obtained by the builders were primarily meant for the development of housing and commercial projects, but investigations revealed that a significant portion of the funds had been diverted for personal use. This misappropriation of funds had led to delays in project completion and raised concerns among homebuyers and investors. The EOW, in collaboration with the banking institutions, conducted an in-depth analysis of the documents submitted by the builders. Discrepancies were found in the allocation of funds, with a substantial portion being utilized for purposes inconsistent with the loan agreement. This raised suspicions and prompted further inquiries into the financial activities of the accused builders. Upon discovering the loan fraud, the EOW registered cases against all eight builders under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, including forgery, cheating, and criminal breach of trust. The investigation is currently underway, and efforts are being made to recover the defrauded amount and compensate affected parties. This incident highlights the need for increased vigilance in the real estate sector, particularly in loan approvals and utilization monitoring. Transparent financial practices and strict adherence to regulations are essential to safeguard the interests of homebuyers, project investors, and lending institutions. The Panchkula Police is urging individuals who may have further information or fallen victim to any such fraudulent activities to come forward and assist in the investigation. By working collectively, authorities and the public can contribute to curbing loan fraud and promoting a secure and trustworthy real estate market in Panchkula.

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