An FIR has been lodged under IPC sections 420 (Cheating), 467, 468, 471 all three related to forgery, 120-B (Criminal Conspiracy), and 506 (Criminal Intimidation) in sector-63 police station on the directions of the commissioner of police, Laxmi Singh.
Sixteen people were booked for allegedly cheating four men on the pretext of selling them plots in Greater Noida near the upcoming international airport in Jewar. The accused allegedly amassed Rs 24 crore within six months through fraudulent land sales.
Two plots worth Rs 23 crore and belonging to Randeep Bhati gang member Brijnandan have been attached in Noida. This action is part of the government's efforts to curb gangsters' influence in the real estate sector.
Over 31,000 cameras have been installed across the district at 11,524 spots under 'Mission Trinetra.' Noida Police solved 360 cases in the past five months using CCTV footage.