A builder in Mumbai, R A Associates, along with its directors Rajendra and Sushil Kothari, has been booked by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Mumbai Police for allegedly selling the same flat twice, resulting in a loss of over ₹6 crore to a 71‑year‑old businessman, Pawan Arya

In July 2014, Arya’s firm, Arya Ship Industries, entered a registered agreement to buy Flat No. B/3101 in R A Residency, Dadar (East).

By June 2023, Arya had made full payments (~₹6.08 crore) and taken possession, including utilities registration.

However, documents revealed that the same flat had already been sold on 13 July 2022 to the Dedhia family—while Arya was still the legal owner

Allegedly, the Kotharis forged cancellation documents of Arya’s original agreement to facilitate this second sale—without any legitimate cancellation ever taking place.

This is a major wake-up call for property buyers—highlighting the critical importance of timely registration of title, verification of ownership, and caution during transfer processes.

Let me know if you’d like insights into legal rights, steps Arya can take next, or how to guard against similar fraud.

sources