The Mahim Police Station registered an FIR in an alleged ₹58.5 lakh land investment dispute linked to plots situated in Mangaon. The complaint accused Jayesh Chawda and Dipali Chawda of allegedly misleading investors regarding ownership and development rights connected to a proposed residential plotting project near Village Bhuman. Police invoked Sections 316(2), 318(4), and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. According to the FIR, multiple financial transfers were allegedly made through RTGS and NEFT after assurances regarding plot registration, infrastructure development, and future appreciation of land value.
Mumbai Land Fraud: Mahim Police Register FIR Over Alleged ₹58.5 Lakh Plot Investment Dispute Linked to Raigad Property Deal
Mahim Police in Mumbai have registered an FIR involving alleged cheating, breach of trust, and financial fraud after a complainant accused multiple individuals of misleading him in a disputed Raigad land investment transaction.
A Mumbai land fraud case involving an alleged ₹58.5 lakh investment dispute has surfaced after Mahim Police registered an FIR against Jayesh Chawda and Dipali Chawda over a disputed land transaction in Raigad district.
The FIR, registered under sections 316(2), 318(4), and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, was recorded at Mahim Police Station on May 31, 2025.
According to police records, the complainant is a 48-year-old Mumbai resident employed with a cheque printing system-related company in Bengaluru who allegedly invested substantial savings into the disputed transaction.
The complaint alleged that the accused individuals persuaded the complainant and his wife to invest in a land purchase proposal linked to plots situated at Village Bhuman, Taluka Mangaon, in Maharashtra’s Raigad district.
Police documents stated that the complainant became acquainted with Ravi Singh and Sarika Singh through professional and social interactions before discussions regarding investment opportunities allegedly began in late 2023.
According to the complaint, Ravi Singh introduced the complainant to Dipali Chawda and Jayesh Chawda, who allegedly claimed ownership and development rights over several plots within a proposed residential plotting project near Mangaon.
The complainant alleged that assurances were given regarding road connectivity, documentation, registration processes, and future appreciation of the land value, leading him to consider investing substantial personal savings into the transaction.
Sources familiar with similar complaints claimed that Jayesh Chawda and Dipali Chawda have allegedly cheated multiple investors in comparable land-related transactions, though these allegations remain subject to police verification and judicial examination.
Raigad land transaction timeline forms central part of FIR investigation
The FIR narrative stated that multiple meetings allegedly took place between December 2023 and July 2024 at locations including Mahim, Dahisar, Kandivali, and Raigad regarding the proposed property investment arrangement.
According to the complaint, the complainant initially visited the Raigad property site along with Ravi Singh and Jayesh Chawda before allegedly being convinced that the plots carried strong future investment potential.
Police records stated that discussions later expanded into proposals involving bungalow construction, internal roads, and development infrastructure, with estimated construction expenditure allegedly projected near ₹80 lakh by project representatives.
The complainant further alleged that the accused repeatedly requested payments through banking channels, including RTGS and NEFT transfers, allegedly assuring him that registration formalities would be completed within specified timelines.
The FIR includes references to several financial transfers allegedly made into accounts connected with Dipali Chawda, Pushpa Chawda, and entities linked with Humsafar Developers during different phases of the transaction.
According to the complaint, transactions included alleged payments of ₹1 lakh, ₹4.5 lakh, ₹20 lakh, ₹10 lakh, ₹6 lakh, and ₹8.5 lakh through various online transfer mechanisms during 2024.
The complainant claimed that repeated assurances were provided regarding the registration of the plots and the execution of related legal agreements, though ownership transfer allegedly failed to materialise despite substantial monetary payments.
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Mahim Police begin investigation into alleged cheating and breach of trust
The FIR further alleged that whenever demands for refunds or registration updates were raised, the complainant was allegedly provided fresh assurances regarding paperwork, approvals, or pending administrative formalities connected with the plots.
According to the complaint statement, the complainant later began suspecting irregularities after repeated postponements regarding documentation and alleged inconsistencies connected to ownership details and registration procedures linked to the proposed plots.
The complaint additionally alleged that threats and pressure tactics were used after refund requests were raised, though these allegations remain subject to police verification and further investigation by authorities.
Police records identified Inspector Sanjay Pandit Patil as the officer associated with the registration of the FIR, while Assistant Police Inspector Vivek Pawar’s name also appeared within the complaint documentation.
The FIR presently remains under investigation at Mahim Police Station, Mumbai, with authorities expected to examine financial transactions, ownership records, registration documents, and statements from all concerned individuals connected to the matter.
Legal experts tracking Maharashtra property disputes stated that cases involving alleged plotting schemes and delayed registrations continue attracting scrutiny amid increasing concerns surrounding unregulated semi-urban land investment projects across the state.
Sprouts News reviewed the FIR and supporting complaint documents forming the basis of this report. The allegations mentioned in the police complaint have not yet been tested before a court of law.
Sprouts News also attempted to contact Jayesh Chawda for comment regarding the allegations mentioned in the FIR and complaint documents; however, no response was received at the time of publication.
Unmesh Gujarathi, a senior journalist in Mumbai, has exposed several major crimes, scams, and public interest issues through investigative reporting. If anyone has information, complaints, or has allegedly become a victim connected to Jayesh Chawda and his associates, they may immediately approach their local police station, concerned government authorities, or contact Sprouts News at 9322755098.
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