Pune: In a shocking case of financial fraud, a doctor and her husband have been accused of defrauding the woman’s elderly mother of ₹2.58 crore, following the sale of the family’s Delhi home. The fraud, which allegedly involved forged documents and unauthorized asset transfers, has been registered at Kalewadi Police Station, with an FIR filed against the couple.
The elderly woman, originally from Delhi, lost her husband and was later convinced by her daughter and son-in-law to relocate to Wakad. Under the pretext of securing a better living arrangement, they pressured her into selling their Delhi home for ₹2.10 crore. While ₹90 lakh was deposited into her account, ₹1.20 crore was allegedly taken by the daughter.
In September 2012, the daughter further persuaded her mother to invest ₹1.50 crore in a new property in Rahatani, using funds from the Delhi home sale. However, in an act of deception, the daughter and her husband added their names as co-owners without the mother's consent.
The mother was also tricked into providing ₹40 lakh for a clinic purchase, with the promise of a share in the business. However, the clinic was registered solely under the daughter and son-in-law's names, leaving the mother with no ownership rights.
In December 2012, the couple allegedly convinced the mother to contribute ₹58.82 lakh towards a shop purchase. Despite funding the entire deal, they illegally registered 50% ownership in their names.
When the mother later demanded key financial documents belonging to her late husband, including his passbook, cheque book, and PAN card, the daughter allegedly assaulted her. Additionally, the complaint states that the daughter forged signatures and unlawfully sold family assets.