Lawyer Duped in Fraudulent Real Estate Deal in Worli

A lawyer in Mumbai was allegedly cheated out of Rs 33 lakh in a transaction involving a MHADA room in Worli. Nitin Shingte paid a total of Rs 33 lakh to Navin Natha Gaikwad for the room, which Gaikwad never delivered. The police have since booked Gaikwad on various charges.

A Mumbai-based lawyer, Nitin Shingte, has allegedly fallen victim to a fraudulent real estate scheme involving a MHADA room in Worli, resulting in a loss of Rs 33 lakh. The incident has led to the booking of Navin Natha Gaikwad, who was identified by the police as the perpetrator of the scam.

According to authorities, Shingte, a resident of Kurla, was informed by several individuals about a mill worker's room for sale. These individuals indicated that the necessary documents were in the possession of Gaikwad, prompting a transaction totaling Rs 37.5 lakh, with Shingte paying Rs 15 lakh by cheque and Rs 18 lakh in cash.

Despite assurances, Gaikwad failed to deliver the room within the promised timeframe and subsequently avoided all contact with Shingte. Further investigation revealed the room belonged to someone else, leading to police action against Gaikwad for cheating, criminal breach of trust, and other charges.

(With inputs from agencies.)