The Dahisar Land Fraud case has intensified after the Mumbai Crime Branch arrested builder Kalpesh Kanubhai Shah in connection with an alleged conspiracy involving forged powers of attorney, disputed land transfer documents, and financial transactions. Investigators are examining the alleged use of fake bank accounts, the movement of funds, and the role of other accused linked to the disputed property. The Bombay High Court’s observations and subsequent verification by registration authorities have added significance to the ongoing investigation, which remains subject to judicial proceedings.

Dahisar Land Fraud Case: Builder Kalpesh Kanubhai Shah Arrested as Crime Branch Probes Alleged Forged Power of Attorney and Money Trail

The Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested builder Kalpesh Kanubhai Shah in connection with an alleged Dahisar land-grabbing conspiracy involving forged powers of attorney, fake bank accounts and disputed property transfer documents. Investigators are examining the financial trail and the role of other accused.

The Dahisar land fraud case has taken a significant turn after the Mumbai Crime Branch arrested Kalpesh Kanubhai Shah, director of Puja Land and Premises Pvt. Ltd., over his alleged involvement in securing possession rights to a valuable land parcel through allegedly forged legal documents and financial transactions.

According to investigators, Shah was arrested by the Property Cell of the Crime Branch in connection with an alleged conspiracy involving approximately 16,288.3 square metres of land situated in Dahisar. Following his arrest, he was produced before the Esplanade Court, which remanded him to seven days of police custody for further investigation.

Bombay High Court observations triggered deeper investigation

The investigation gained momentum after the Bombay High Court, while hearing a civil dispute between Sheikh Construction and Romell Housing, reportedly observed that two separate documents carried the same registration number, raising serious questions regarding their authenticity.

Subsequent verification conducted by the Joint Sub-Registrar’s Office, Borivali, allegedly established that an Irrevocable Power of Attorney dated May 25, 2010, relied upon during the disputed transaction, did not exist in official government records and was allegedly forged.

Police have alleged that Kalpesh Kanubhai Shah, along with co-accused Prakash Chandra Dubey, knowingly relied upon the disputed power of attorney to execute and register transfer deeds, enabling Puja Land and Premises Pvt. Ltd. to obtain possession rights over the disputed Dahisar property.

Investigators have emphasised that these allegations form part of an ongoing criminal investigation, and the accused will have the opportunity to present their defence during judicial proceedings.

Fake bank accounts and financial transactions under scrutiny

The Crime Branch has further alleged that fake bank accounts were opened at a Mira Road bank branch in the names of “Kausar Nooruddin Sheikh” and “Sheikh Construction” for routing funds connected with the disputed land transactions.

According to investigators, substantial amounts were allegedly transferred into these accounts before execution of the disputed transfer documents despite there being no valid or lawful sale agreement with the original landowner, K. N. Sheikh.

Police also examined financial transactions involving co-accused Sameera Aslam Khan, who allegedly stated during investigation that she received approximately ₹29.47 lakh, including ₹9.5 lakh in cash through bearer cheques.

Investigators have further alleged that Sameera Aslam Khan paid ₹4.5 lakh to Kiran Ghavnalkar for allegedly preparing the forged irrevocable power of attorney that became central to the disputed land transaction.

Police have additionally alleged that Sajid Sheikh operated the fake Sheikh Construction bank account through which money linked to the alleged conspiracy was withdrawn during various stages of the disputed transactions.

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Investigators allege wider conspiracy over Dahisar property

According to the Crime Branch, the disputed land belonged to K. N. Sheikh, who allegedly had no intention of selling or transferring ownership of the property through any lawful transaction.

Investigators have alleged that Sultana Sheikh, the divorced wife of K. N. Sheikh, was allegedly used to create forged General and Irrevocable Powers of Attorney falsely suggesting that she had been authorised to deal with the property.

Police allege that Sultana Sheikh subsequently executed transfer deeds in favour of Puja Land and Premises Pvt. Ltd., whose directors included Kalpesh Kanubhai Shah and Prakash Chandra Dubey, thereby enabling the disputed transfer of possession rights.

The Crime Branch has already arrested Sultana Sheikh, Sameera Aslam Khan, Sajid Sheikh, Prakash Chandra Dubey, and Kiran Ghavnalkar, and has filed a chargesheet under various provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and the Registration Act, 1908.

Police have stated that a supplementary chargesheet will include Kalpesh Kanubhai Shah, other wanted accused and any additional individuals whose alleged involvement emerges during the continuing investigation.

Investigators have informed the court that Shah’s custodial interrogation is required to recover the alleged forged documents, trace the complete money trail, identify any additional beneficiaries and secure documentary evidence relating to the disputed Dahisar land transactions.

According to the Crime Branch, investigators believe Kalpesh Kanubhai Shah was aware that the disputed power of attorney was allegedly forged but proceeded with executing and registering the transfer documents. The allegations remain under investigation, and the matter will be determined through the judicial process. Sprouts News will continue to monitor developments as the investigation progresses.

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