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Mumbai FIR: Couple cheated six doctors of Rs 39.8 lakh over hospital
Charkop Police in Mumbai have registered an FIR against a developer and his wife for allegedly cheating six doctors of Rs 39.8 lakh. The complaint was filed based on a statement from…
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Charkop Police in Mumbai have registered an FIR against a developer and his wife for allegedly cheating six doctors of Rs 39.8 lakh. The complaint was filed based on a statement from one of the doctors, who said the couple were his patients in 2020 and offered to find land for a hospital they planned to start.
The couple claimed they owned an office at Mindspace in Malad and could rent out parts of it. The doctors paid Rs 49.8 lakh for rent and other charges, but the couple later said a nephew had taken a loan against the property, so they could not honour the deal. They returned only Rs 10 lakh and allegedly threatened the doctors when asked for the balance, leading to the police complaint.
The Indian Opinion
This case fits a familiar pattern of trust being abused in property deals, especially when medical professionals rely on referrals. The couple used their patient-doctor relationship to appear credible, which is a red flag that should never be ignored. Transactions of this size need independent legal verification of title and encumbrance, not just promises. The couple's claim about the nephew's loan should be tested against property records. Will the police and the courts ensure the doctors get their full Rs 39.8 lakh back, or will this drag on with more excuses? That is the measure of justice here.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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