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Man sells same land to 15 people

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He collected Rs. 1.95 crore

CHENNAI : A man, who allegedly sold the same piece of land to 15 people and collected Rs 1.95 crore, was arrested by the police on Tuesday.

Following two complaints received from Sujatha Mathew and S Radhakrishnan of Mogappair, Commissioner of Police Letika Saran directed the Central Crime Branch police to register a case.

Investigations revealed that V Sankaran (39) of Villivakkam N.R.N Colony had a general power of attorney for a vacant site measuring 3,600 square feet in West End Colony, Mogappair.

He allegedly sold the land to 15 people in three different batches and received Rs 1.95 crore out of the sale.

Apartment

He had also entered into an agreement with them to build an apartment on the land, but had not kept the commitment.

Investigating officers said that a case of cheating among others had been registered against Sankaran.

He was produced before a city court, which remanded him to judicial custody.

Further investigation is on.

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