Bengaluru Police have arrested 11 people, including six Revenue Department officials, for allegedly forging government records and creating fake documents to illegally grab nearly six acres of land worth around ₹120 crore belonging to the Sri Adichunchanagiri Shikshana Trust in Kambipura village on the city’s outskirts. Investigators say the accused fabricated a fake family tree, forged land records and obtained fraudulent revenue documents to transfer ownership before selling the property to third parties.

The arrests followed an investigation by the Kengeri Police, who uncovered what they described as a well-planned conspiracy involving government officials, brokers and beneficiaries.

Fake family tree used to claim ownership

According to the police, the six-acre parcel forms part of a 45-acre property owned by the Sri Adichunchanagiri Shikshana Trust in Survey No. 43 of Kambipura village. The accused allegedly created forged land grant records, a fake family tree, a fabricated death certificate and other documents to falsely establish ownership of the land.

Investigators said details from a local cemetery were allegedly used to identify a deceased individual whose identity was exploited to create fraudulent legal heirs, enabling the transfer of the land into the names of the accused.

Six government officials among accused

Those arrested include two Deputy Tahsildars, two Revenue Inspectors and two Village Administrative Officers, along with brokers and beneficiaries, including a history-sheeter. Police believe the officials authenticated forged documents and facilitated illegal mutation and registration of the land.

Authorities said several other suspects, including additional Revenue Department staff, remain absconding and efforts are underway to trace and arrest them.

Investigation continues

All the arrested accused have been remanded to judicial custody. Police are continuing their probe to determine the full extent of the alleged land fraud and identify others who may have been involved in the conspiracy. The case has once again highlighted concerns over document forgery and corruption in land administration in Karnataka.