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Woman Arrested for Selling ₹1.1-Crore Flat with Fake Death Certificate

A woman has been arrested for selling a flat using a fake death certificate. The flat was worth ₹1.1 crore.

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
Mumbai Alert · City Desk
City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Fri, 11 September 2026 at 07:49 am
Woman Arrested for Selling ₹1.1-Crore Flat with Fake Death Certificate

A woman named Shalini Crasta has been arrested by the police for allegedly selling a ₹1.1-crore flat in Borivali using a fake death certificate of her estranged husband, Ryan Crasta.

The incident came to light when Ryan Crasta approached the police in July, complaining that his wife had defrauded him by forging documents to sell their flat, in which he has a 50% share.

According to the complaint filed by Ryan Crasta, Shalini Crasta had used a fake death certificate to transfer the ownership of the flat to a buyer. The police have arrested Shalini Crasta and are investigating the matter further.

The case highlights the importance of verifying documents before conducting any property transactions. It also raises concerns about the ease with which fake documents can be obtained and used for fraudulent purposes.

In recent years, there have been several cases of property fraud in Mumbai, where individuals have used fake documents to sell properties that do not belong to them. The police have been cracking down on such cases and have arrested several individuals involved in property fraud.

The Borivali police are investigating the case and are looking into the role of other individuals who may have been involved in the fraud. The police are also verifying the documents used in the transaction to determine their authenticity.

The arrest of Shalini Crasta serves as a warning to individuals who engage in property fraud, and it highlights the importance of conducting thorough background checks before entering into any property transactions.

The case is a significant one, as it involves a large sum of money and highlights the vulnerabilities in the property transaction process. It is likely to have implications for the real estate market in Mumbai, as it raises concerns about the security of property transactions.

In conclusion, the arrest of Shalini Crasta for selling a ₹1.1-crore flat using a fake death certificate is a significant development in the fight against property fraud in Mumbai. It highlights the importance of verifying documents and conducting thorough background checks before entering into any property transactions.

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