Key Points
- Morris Samuel Christian ran a fake court in Gujarat since 2019.
- He pretended to be a judge and gave false rulings in land disputes.
- His scheme involved friends posing as court staff.
- Christian claimed he was an official arbitrator appointed by the government.
- He was arrested for cheating and impersonation after a complaint was filed.
Looma News
Police in Gujarat have uncovered a scam led by Morris Samuel Christian, who pretended to be a judge and set up a fake court in Gandhinagar. This scheme, which started in 2019, allowed Christian to give unauthorized rulings in land disputes, tricking people into thinking they were part of a real court process.
Christian’s fake court looked like a real courtroom and operated without being noticed for several years. He focused on people with land issues, charging them high fees for supposed quick solutions. His friends helped by acting as court staff, making the operation seem more legitimate.
In 2019, Christian ruled in favor of a client regarding government land claims. He falsely claimed to be an “official arbitrator” appointed by the government, starting fake court sessions and telling the district collector to change records in his client’s favor. He reinforced this scam by filing an appeal in the city civil court, including the fake order he created.
His trick was uncovered when Hardik Desai, the court registrar, found out that Christian was not an arbitrator and had no real authority. After this discovery, Karanj police filed a complaint against him for impersonation and cheating. Christian had previous cheating allegations dating back to a complaint made in 2015.
