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Bigg Boss, MTV Roadies Contestant Kriti Verma Named By ED in Rs.263 Cr TDS Scam Chargesheet

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Mumbai: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a comprehensive chargesheet in the Rs 263 crore TDS refund scam, implicating 14 individuals and entities, including Kriti Verma, a former GST inspector who gained fame through appearances on TV shows like Bigg Boss and MTV Roadies. The chargesheet, officials said, sheds light on a complex web of financial deceit.

One of the central figures in this elaborate scam is the alleged mastermind, former Income-Tax inspector Tanaji Mandal Adhikari, who, during his tenure, is said to have gained unauthorised access to RSA tokens and login credentials of higher-ranking authorities, a breach that laid the foundation for this fraudulent operation.

Verma’s relationship with others mentioned in chargesheet

The chargesheet also highlights Verma’s relationship with several of the accused, including Bhushan Patil and Rajesh Shetty.

The fraudulent issuance of refunds for the assessment years 2007-08 and 2008-09 serves as the focal point of the investigation, initiated in response to an FIR filed by the CBI. Adhikari, working in collusion with others, manipulated the system to generate TDS refunds exceeding Rs263 crore. These ill-gotten funds were subsequently funnelled into various bank accounts, with M/s SB Enterprises, owned by Bhushan Anant Patil, one of the primary recipients.

In a surprising twist, the ED’s probe under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) revealed that Verma sold a property in Gurugram, believed to have been acquired using Rs 1.02 crore of proceeds from the criminal enterprise. Authorities traced the sale proceeds, totalling to Rs1.18 crore, to her bank accounts, which were subsequently frozen. Verma has also faced scrutiny for her close ties with one of the accused individuals who benefited from the illicit tax refunds.

The scale of this financial malfeasance is staggering. The ill-gotten gains have been used to acquire prime real estate in Lonavala, Khandala, Karjat, Pune, and Udupi, as well as luxury flats in Panvel and Mumbai. Additionally, the culprits indulged in a lavish lifestyle, evident from their ownership of three luxury cars: BMW X7, Mercedes GLS 400d and Audi Q7.

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Thane: 27-Year-Old Man Thrashed By Mob For Objecting To Public Urination In Kalyan

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Thane: A 27-year-old man was brutally assaulted by a group of around 15 people after he questioned a drunk man for urinating in a public place near Murbad Road in Kalyan. The shocking incident occurred around 10:30 pm on Friday near Mhaskar Hospital Chowk.

The victim, Kaustubh Mahendra Yerpude, a resident of Murar Bagh, sustained serious injuries after one of the attackers struck him on the head with a beer bottle, causing heavy bleeding.

Kaustubh, who works at an insurance company in Mumbai, was returning home from Kalyan railway station on his two-wheeler along with his friend Sachin Dombe. When their bike stalled near Bhagwan Medical, they pushed it to a nearby repair shop. Exhausted and sweating, Kaustubh stepped into a dark corner near Rohit Wine Shop.

There, he encountered a 35-year-old drunk man urinating in public. When Kaustubh questioned the man’s behaviour, the man became aggressive and slapped him. An argument followed, but the drunk individual left shortly after, only to return with around 15 men, some reportedly under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

The group surrounded Kaustubh, verbally abused him, and then began beating him. One man smashed an empty beer bottle on Kaustubh’s head during the attack, as reported. Bleeding and injured, Kaustubh tried to fight back, but was overwhelmed by the mob. The attackers fled the scene after the assault.

This disturbing incident has sparked concern among residents, who are urging the Mahatma Phule Police to take swift and strict action. Citizens are demanding that police immediately check CCTV footage from the surrounding area, identify the attackers, and ensure their arrest without delay.

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Mumbai: 62-Year-Old Man Arrested For Molesting 19-Yr-Old Woman At Dadar Railway Station

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Mumbai: The Dadar Railway Police arrested a 62-year-old man for allegedly molesting a 19-year-old woman while she was alighting at Dadar railway station.

The incident occurred on Saturday at 12.30 p.m. The accused has been identified as Darshankumar Makhan, a resident of Delhi.

According to the police, the victim was travelling with a male friend on a Kalyan–CSMT fast local train in the fourth general compartment from the Kalyan side. As they were getting off at platform number 12, Makhan allegedly touched the woman inappropriately, leaving her scared. She later filed a complaint with the Dadar Railway Police Station.

The police registered an FIR against Makhan under Section 74 (assault or use of criminal force to a woman with intent to outrage her modesty) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita the same day and subsequently arrested him.

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Raigad: Pune History-Sheeter Held For Killing Friend By Pushing Him Into Kal River

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A Pune-based history-sheeter was arrested on Sunday by Mahad MIDC police for allegedly killing his 38-year-old friend by pushing him into the Kal river following a late-night argument.

The accused has been identified as Tushar Tukaram Yenpure, a resident of Dattanagar, Pune. The victim, Tulshiram Chandrakant Gaikwad (38) of Ambe Shivtar, had been reported missing on September 9. His body was recovered downstream on September 12.

According to police, the incident took place on September 9 around 9 pm when Gaikwad, Yenpure, and four others were walking back from a local market after buying groceries. During the walk, Gaikwad reportedly abused Yenpure, which enraged him. In retaliation, Yenpure allegedly pushed Gaikwad off a small bridge into the river.There was no barricade on the bridge. Gaikwad, who could not swim, drowned instantly.

“Gaikwad’s family had filed a missing complaint on September 11 after being unable to trace him. Yenpure, who has several criminal cases against him in Pune and has previously been jailed, had threatened the others with dire consequences if they revealed the incident,” police officer from Mahad said.

However, during questioning, all four friends gave consistent statements confirming Yenpure’s role. A police team later traced and arrested him from Baramati.

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