Pune: In a case of fraud, three individuals have been charged with deceiving a 27-year-old woman from Ghorpadi by exploiting her lack of knowledge in the Marathi language.

The accused tricked her into signing a fraudulent power of attorney, using it to carry out a property transaction worth over ₹1 crore without her knowledge or consent.

The complainant, whose name has not been disclosed, approached Mundhwa Police Station after realizing the scam.

The accused, identified as Tushar Himmat Kawade, Paul Peter Flero, and Suresh Trimbak Palvade, have been charged with forgery and conspiracy.

The police investigation revealed that between April and August 2024, the accused gained the complainant’s trust by offering to assist with a property deal.

They prepared a letter in Marathi, a language she did not understand, and convinced her that the power of attorney document was simply a consent form for correspondence.

Using this fraudulent document, they carried out the sale of her property in Ghorpadi, which is valued at more than ₹1 crore.

The accused forged her signature and thumbprint to complete the transaction, taking full advantage of the situation without offering any financial compensation to the complainant.

Senior Police Inspector Jagtap is overseeing the investigation, and further inquiries are ongoing.

Recently, a case of fraud involving an ancestral property was reported in Chakan, where a man allegedly replaced his brother with an imposter during the execution of a sale deed.

The Chakan police have filed charges against six individuals, including a lawyer, for their involvement in this fraudulent activity. The complainant, 60-year-old Ananda Damu Bhosale, a resident of Padali in Khed taluka, lodged a complaint at the Chakan Police Station.