The Ahmedabad police have arrested five individuals in connection with a 17-year rent scam involving Waqf properties in the city. The accused were allegedly involved in leasing out properties belonging to the Ahmedabad Waqf Committee and collecting rent illegally for the past 17 years. The scam came to light after an audit revealed discrepancies in the accounts of the Waqf properties. The accused have been charged with fraud and criminal conspiracy under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. The police are investigating further to determine the extent of the scam and if more individuals were involved. The Ahmedabad Waqf Committee has urged the authorities to take strict action against those responsible for the scam and ensure that such incidents do not occur in the future. This incident has raised concerns about the management and oversight of Waqf properties in Ahmedabad and the need for better regulation to prevent fraud and misuse. Authorities are working to strengthen the monitoring and auditing processes to safeguard the interests of the Waqf properties and prevent similar scams in the future. The arrests send a strong message that illegal activities involving Waqf properties will not be tolerated, and those responsible will be held accountable.