Land Fraud Kingpin with 300+ FIRs Still at Large; ED Raids Renew Victims’ Outcry
Notorious property scammer evades arrest despite multiple FIRs and fresh ED probe.
The Enforcement Directorate's (ED) recent raids on businessman Gyan Chand Agarwal and his associates have thrust the spotlight back on a sprawling land fraud empire that has allegedly swindled investors out of over Rs 150 crore, reigniting urgent calls for justice from a growing cadre of victims. Despite more than 300 FIRs against him, Agarwal remains at large, evading arrest while his victims grapple with stalled investigations, forged documents, and menacing threats.
The ED conducted search operations across multiple locations in Jaipur on September 3 and 4, 2025, targeting allegations of large-scale property scams involving the creation of bogus documents and the fraudulent sale of the same land parcels to multiple buyers. Rajasthan Police FIRs underpinning the raids accuse Agarwal, owner of the Narayan Group—a network of companies and LLPs controlling a vast land bank—of systematic cheating through illegal encroachments and deceptive deals.
Manoj Kumawat, a complainant who purchased plots from Agarwal in 2016, recounted his ordeal: "I discovered the registry had been executed in someone else’s name. I warned police about potential encroachments, but months passed without action. A boundary wall was built on my land, and I've received repeated phone threats. This is a gang operation."
Hanuman Chaudhary, another victim who bought land in 2006 only to see it re-registered in others' names, echoed the frustration: "We poured our hard-earned money into these plots. Through court intervention, we got an FIR lodged at Muhana police station over a year ago, but there's been no progress."
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Victims like Dhanna Lal Chaudhary and Ramavtar Mehrishi have voiced fears of retaliation, with Chaudhary declaring, "If forged documents bear my name, send me to jail. My case has languished without a hearing for a year. If anything happens to me, Agarwal's network—and even the government—will be accountable."
ED officials report a surge in outreach from affected investors across Rajasthan, Haryana, and Delhi, who have visited offices and shared tales of being lured by "alluring deals." "Crucial evidence and new leads have emerged from these interactions. Some arrests are inevitable," an ED officer stated, while issuing warnings to steer clear of Agarwal-linked real estate ventures.
Agarwal's criminal history is extensive: arrested by the Special Operations Group (SOG) in 2009, 2015, and 2019, he faces active arrest warrants from Jaipur Police, particularly in the Mansarovar area. Authorities allege he funnels illicit proceeds through shell companies abroad to sustain operations in mining and other sectors. Recently declared a history-sheeter by Jaipur Police, Agarwal's evasion tactics have prolonged the agony for victims.
Senior officials acknowledged the investigative delays. ADG (SOG and ATS) V K Singh affirmed, "The probe remains with the SOG, and we will tighten the noose on the accused." Jaipur South DCP Rajrashi Raj Verma added, "Over 300 FIRs are under investigation. Agarwal has been arrested periodically, and further action will complement the ED's efforts."
As the ED's probe uncovers fresh leads, the victims' renewed demands underscore a systemic failure to rein in one of Rajasthan's most notorious land mafias, pressing for swift accountability to prevent further exploitation.
