Two held for cheating 13 people of ₹36.6 lakh in TNHB flats scam
A married couple has been arrested in Chennai for allegedly defrauding 13 people of ₹36.6 lakh by promising them government housing flats. The suspects provided fake allotment documents to victims before being apprehended by local police.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the prevalence of housing-related financial scams targeting individuals seeking government-subsidized property.
The New Washermenpet police arrested a married couple for allegedly cheating around 13 people of ₹36.6 lakh by falsely promising to secure flats for them under the Tamil Nadu Housing Board (TNHB) scheme.
The report is a straightforward factual account of a criminal investigation and arrest.
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