Popular Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty and her husband, businessman Raj Kundra, have been accused of defrauding an investor in a gold scheme called Satyug Gold Private Limited by offering a bogus scheme. The Mumbai Police has been asked to investigate the allegations after a complaint by Prithviraj Kothari, who invested ₹90,38,600 in exchange for 5,000 grams of 24-carat gold in April 2019. However, he never received the promised delivery.
Bollywood actor Raveena Tandon has been cleared of all charges related to a road rage incident in Mumbai. CCTV footage and eyewitness accounts have confirmed that neither Tandon nor her driver were intoxicated or at fault. The complainant has since retracted their allegations, and no formal complaint has been filed.
Mumbai Police issued a statement regarding a minor parking dispute that escalated into a clash outside actor Raveena Tandon’s residence on Saturday. The incident, captured on video, went viral on social media, depicting Tandon amidst the altercation. Despite initial confrontations, both parties left the scene before police arrived to question Tandon’s staff and the other family involved. Subsequently, both parties were summoned to the police station but declined to file any complaints.
In the wake of the tragic Porsche crash in Pune, a man has been arrested in Mumbai for a dangerous traffic violation. Subham Mitalia, 21, was caught lying on the bonnet of a BMW driven by a 17-year-old boy in the city’s Kalyan area. The incident, captured on video and shared widely on social media, has raised concerns about reckless driving and the influence of social media on young people.
To ensure security during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s roadshow in Ghatkopar on May 15, the Mumbai police have issued traffic guidelines. Multiple routes, including LBS Road and Andheri Ghatkopar Link Road, will be closed for several hours. The roadshow, which starts at Shreyas Cinema and ends at Gandhi Market, will witness extensive security arrangements. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes such as the Eastern Express Highway and Western Express Highway.
Dilip D’Souza, a neighbor of Sachin Tendulkar, took to Twitter on Sunday to express his dissatisfaction over loud construction noise coming from the cricketer’s residence. The noise, caused by a cement mixer, disturbed D’Souza and his family throughout the day and into the night. Soon after, D’Souza received a gracious call from someone at Tendulkar’s office acknowledging the issue and explaining the efforts they were making to minimize noise disturbance. Many netizens reacted to the situation, suggesting that D’Souza should have contacted the Mumbai Police instead of addressing the issue on social media. However, others argued that using social media can be an effective way to get attention and resolve issues.
The death of an accused in the Salman Khan firing case while in police custody has sparked suspicion and allegations of a conspiracy. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anand Dubey questioned the possibility of political or high-ranking police involvement in the incident. Dubey raised concerns about the safety of Mumbai Police lock-ups, despite the presence of CCTV cameras and numerous officers.
Anuj Thapan, an accused arrested in the Bollywood actor Salman Khan house firing case, died by suicide in custody in Mumbai on Wednesday, according to the Mumbai Police. Thapan was rushed to a nearby hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Sahil Khan, fitness expert and actor with 2.8 million YouTube subscribers, has been arrested in connection with the Mahadev Betting App fraud case involving Rs 15,000 crore. Khan was brought to Mumbai from Chhattisgarh and remanded to police custody until May 1st. The app is alleged to have facilitated illegal gambling on various games, and the police are investigating Khan’s involvement along with 31 others.
In connection with the Mahadev betting app scam, actor and fitness coach Sahil Khan was apprehended by the Mumbai police cyber cell’s Special Investigation Team (SIT) in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh on April 27. This arrest came after the Bombay High Court denied his request for pre-arrest bail. Social activist Prakash Bankar filed a First Information Report (FIR) against Khan and several other accused in November 2023 for their involvement in and endorsement of betting apps. The FIR alleges that multiple web portals and social media platforms, including Khan’s Khiladi Book, were used to promote the Mahadev app and entice users to invest and register. The scam is estimated to have reached approximately 15,000 crore, and the SIT is currently investigating potential illegal transactions between certain financial and real estate firms and the app’s backers. Investigations are ongoing regarding Khan and 31 others, with their bank accounts, electronic devices, and other belongings being examined. Furthermore, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) / Economic Offence Wing (EOW) in Chhattisgarh has apprehended two individuals connected to the alleged illicit operations of the online gaming and betting app. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has also detained nine individuals as part of its separate investigation.
