In a shocking turn of events, television personality and fitness model Jay Dudhane, known for his appearances on Splitsvilla 13 and Bigg Boss Marathi 3, was arrested at the Mumbai International Airport on Saturday, January 4. The arrest is linked to a major alleged real estate fraud amounting to a staggering Rs 4.61 crore.
The Airport Arrest and Wedding Bliss Cut Short
The arrest comes merely days after Dudhane's lavish wedding to social media influencer Harshala Patil on December 24. According to Senior Police Inspector Pravin Mane, who confirmed the arrest, Dudhane was apprehended based on a lookout circular (LOC) issued against him. The model claimed he was unaware of the LOC until immigration officials stopped him from leaving the country. “I fully cooperated with the authorities and will continue to do so with all procedures,” Dudhane stated in an interview with TV9.
Details of the Multi-Crore Real Estate Fraud
The case stems from a First Information Report (FIR) lodged by a retired engineer. The complainant has accused Jay Dudhane and four of his family members of orchestrating a complex scam. The allegations state that the accused induced the victim to purchase five commercial shops in Thane, which were already mortgaged to a bank, without disclosing this critical information.
Police investigations reveal that the fraud was executed using forged documents. Dudhane and his associates allegedly used a fake bank clearance letter and a counterfeit demand draft worth Rs 4.95 crore to deceive the retired engineer. The scam unraveled when the bank eventually issued a seizure notice for the property, alerting the victim to the fraud.
Legal Charges and Ongoing Investigation
The Mumbai Police have registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for charges of cheating and forgery against Jay Dudhane and his four family members. While Dudhane has been taken into custody, the search for the other accused is ongoing.
In his defense, Jay Dudhane expressed shock at the allegations. Speaking to TV9, he challenged the claims, saying, “Honestly, I was shocked… If anyone has proof, let them present it. It’s unbelievable because the agreement has already been executed.” He further questioned the possibility of selling one shop to multiple parties.
The police, however, are proceeding with their evidence. Senior Inspector Pravin Mane affirmed that the arrest was made based on substantial proof, and a thorough investigation is currently underway to uncover all facets of this high-value financial deception.
