Five individuals have been apprehended in Ahmedabad for allegedly perpetrating a 17-year rental scam involving Waqf properties in the city. The accused were reportedly involved in leasing out Waqf properties illegally and pocketing the rent for nearly two decades. The arrests were made following an investigation into the scam, which revealed that the accused had been fraudulently renting out properties that belonged to the Waqf board. The scam came to light after authorities received multiple complaints from tenants who had been duped by the accused. The accused individuals have been charged with fraud and criminal conspiracy under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. The Waqf board has urged the public to be cautious while entering into rental agreements and to verify the authenticity of the properties before making any payments. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of conducting due diligence before entering into any real estate transactions to avoid falling victim to fraudulent schemes. The authorities have assured that they are taking the necessary steps to prevent such scams in the future and ensure that justice is served.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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