Team Goemkarponn
MAPUSA: The Crime Branch has arrested Tarak M. Arolkar of Pedem, Mapusa, in connection with an alleged property fraud involving ₹40 lakh.
According to the complaint filed by Pankaj Bajaj, Arolkar allegedly represented himself as the owner and sole authorised person to transact property bearing Survey No. 37/4 at Assagao, Bardez.
He allegedly assured the complainant that the property had a clear and marketable title and induced him to pay ₹40 lakh towards execution of a Sale Deed.
Despite receiving the amount, Arolkar allegedly failed to execute and register the Sale Deed and subsequently avoided the complainant.
Further inquiries allegedly revealed that Arolkar was neither the owner nor an MOU holder of the property.
The Sale Deed shown to the complainant was also allegedly found to be forged and fabricated.
The Crime Branch registered Crime No. 85/2026 on August 17, 2026, under Sections 420, 406, 467, 468 and 471 of the IPC.
Arolkar has been placed under arrest in the case. Further investigation is being conducted by PSI Amin A. Naik.
