Medipally police investigate alleged property fraud in Boduppal
Hyderabad police have registered an inquiry after a couple from Balaji Hills, Boduppal, complained they were allegedly defrauded of ₹1.97 crore in a real estate transaction, according to local reports. The couple say they paid a total of ₹2.67 crore in instalments on the advice of a relative identified as D Sagar, but the purchased properties were not registered in their names.
Telangana Today reported that the victims confronted the relative when they discovered the registration had not been completed. The report says Sagar refunded ₹70 lakh but allegedly threatened the couple when they demanded the balance amount. The complaint also names two other persons—Pravalika and Balaji—as being involved in the financial transactions, and the Medipally police have taken up the investigation.
- Total amount paid by complainants: ₹2.67 crore
- Amount allegedly returned by accused: ₹70 lakh
- Amount alleged to have been cheated: ₹1.97 crore
The couple reside in Boduppal, one of the rapidly developing suburbs on the eastern fringe of Hyderabad. Real estate activity in and around Boduppal and other peri‑urban pockets has surged in recent years with infrastructure projects and housing demand, increasing both legitimate transactions and, at times, disputes over title and registration.
"They alleged that properties were not registered in their names and that the accused threatened them," Telangana Today reported.
Police action and legal options
Medipally police officials confirmed they received a complaint and have begun investigations, according to the report. The FIR-led inquiry will examine the payment trail, property documents and the roles of the persons named in the complaint. If documents are found forged or registrations incomplete, the probe could widen to include additional charges.
Under existing property and criminal law, purchasers who have paid consideration but whose names do not appear on sale deeds can seek remedies through civil courts to enforce registration and through criminal proceedings if deception, misrepresentation or coercion is involved. The police investigation will determine whether criminal offences such as cheating or criminal breach of trust are made out in this case.
Local context and precautions for homebuyers
Hyderabad’s property market has seen a rise in both formal and informal transactions. While the facts of this case are now with the Medipally police, it underlines recurring risks in off‑market or family‑brokered deals: incomplete documentation, delayed or non‑registration of sale deeds, and the absence of clear escrowed payments.
Experts and consumer groups frequently advise buyers to ensure the following before making large payments:
- Verify title documents and chain of ownership at the sub‑registrar office.
- Insist on registered sale deeds and record transactions through proper banking channels with receipts.
- Use formal sale agreements with defined timelines for registration, and retain complete copies of all communications and receipts.
While these are general precautions, the current matter will proceed on the basis of evidence collected by Medipally police. The report names D Sagar, Pravalika and Balaji as persons involved in the transactions; their statements and documentary records will be central to the inquiry.
The couple’s complaint adds to a string of property disputes reported from Hyderabad’s suburbs, where rapid urban expansion has increased transactional volume. Authorities and consumer advocates say timely registration and transparent financial flows are essential to reduce litigation and ensure buyer protection.
Medipally police have not released further details on the probe’s progress. The case highlights the continuing need for vigilance among homebuyers in fast‑changing Hyderabad neighbourhoods such as Boduppal.
