Man arrested for cheating trader of ₹15 lakh with fake land deal

A 53-year-old man was arrested in Puzhal for allegedly defrauding a trader of ₹15 lakh through a fake land deal. The accused provided forged documents for government-owned land and later threatened the victim when confronted.
Why it matters
This case highlights the prevalence of real estate fraud and the importance of verifying land ownership documents before financial transactions.
A 53-year-old man was arrested by Puzhal Police for allegedly cheating a trader of ₹15 lakh by attempting to sell him government-owned land using forged documents and later assaulting and threatening him.
The report is a standard crime brief based on police statements, maintaining a neutral and objective tone.
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