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London Property Conman Who Sold Homes He Didn’t Own Faces Sentencing at Southwark Court

Police say they are tracing luxury assets to repay victims.

Overview

  • Anopkumar Maudhoo, 46, admitted 31 offences including 14 counts of fraud by false representation covering April 2021 to December 2024.
  • Investigators say he orchestrated false sales of up to 75 properties or development plots across London and the South East, with 45 further offences to be taken into account.
  • He used numerous aliases and forged legal and identity documents to misrepresent ownership and evade authorities before his arrest in September 2024.
  • Proceeds funded purchases such as a yacht and 19 supercars, and Interpol has issued a Silver Notice as agencies seek remaining assets.
  • Victims gave statements in court detailing severe financial and emotional harm, including a reported £230,000 loss by one buyer.