Ramanathapuram police bust real estate racket; four arrested over forged Power of Attorney
Police in Ramanathapuram have arrested four individuals involved in a land forgery racket. The suspects used a fake Power of Attorney to illegally transfer and sell property belonging to a local woman.
Why it matters
This case highlights the prevalence of real estate fraud and the importance of document verification in property transactions.
The District Crime Branch (DCB) in Ramanathapuram has busted a major land forgery racket, arresting four individuals in connection with the illegal usurpation of 80 cents of prime property belonging to a woman from Vani village.
The case was registered on August 20, 2026, following a complaint filed by Haja Banu, wife of Baharudeen.
According to police, the victim, Haja Banu, owned 80 cents of land located in Sakkarakottai area of Ramanathapuram district.
In 2021, the primary accused, Jafer Ali, approached her expressing a desire to purchase the land.
When the owner insisted on full payment upfront, Jafer Ali deceitfully obtained a copy of her passport under the pretext of drafting an agreement deed.
Instead of proceeding with a legitimate purchase, Ali conspired with Maheswaran (A4), who was a business partner in the complainant’s hotel venture in Malaysia.
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