The Lucknow Police attached over Rs 5.78 crore in movable and immovable assets linked to a real estate fraud syndicate. Allegedly led by Pramod Kumar Upadhyay and associate Vinod Kumar Upadhyay, the syndicate sold non-existent or disputed land to unsuspecting buyers, often targeting armed forces personnel.
 Lucknow Police Crackdown on Real Estate Fraud Syndicate

Lucknow Police Crack Down on Organized Crime, Seize Assets Worth Rs 5.78 Crore

The Lucknow Police have taken a significant step in curbing organized crime with the attachment of assets worth over Rs 5.78 crore under the Gangsters Act.

Elaborate Real Estate Fraud Scheme Exposed

A syndicate led by Pramod Kumar Upadhyay and Vinod Kumar Upadhyay was found to be involved in an elaborate real estate fraud scheme in the Mohanlalganj area.

The gang deceived buyers by selling non-existent or disputed plots, targeting personnel from the armed forces and paramilitary units who were often unavailable for land verification.

66 Cases Filed Against the Accused

  • Since 2020, a total of 66 cases have been filed against the accused at various local police stations.
  • The cases include fraud and criminal conspiracy charges.

Assets Seized Under Court Order

The authorities seized:

  • A plot
  • A semi-constructed house
  • Three luxury vehicles

The police's firm stance against organized crime is part of ongoing efforts to protect public welfare and maintain safety.

With inputs from agencies.