Lucknow Housing Scam-Millions Lost Through Fake Documents

A report details a significant fraud in Lucknow. Criminals allegedly scammed millions of rupees from individuals seeking housing under the Duda housing scheme. The perpetrators are accused of forging signatures of the District Magistrate and project officer to issue fake allotment letters. Victims, including a domestic worker, were convinced to pay substantial amounts of money over time with the promise of homes. After months passed without receiving the promised housing, the victims discovered the allotment letters were counterfeit. Following inaction by the local police, a court order led to the registration of a case against five individuals involved in the scheme.