Javed Jaffrey: A case of fraud worth crores of rupees has come to light with Habiba Jaffrey, wife of Bollywood actor Javed Jaffrey. Mumbai Crime Branch has registered a case against six people, including an Assistant Commissioner of BMC, in this high-profile case.

Fraud in the name of investment

According to the police, the accused lured Habiba Jafri and her family with the promise of huge profits in property investment. It is alleged that on this pretext he was defrauded of about Rs 16.24 crore. Businessman Nishit Patel has been arrested in this case. The court has sent him to police custody.

The case started with BMC notice

According to the information, in April 2024, Habiba Jafri had received a notice from BMC regarding property tax of her bungalow in Andheri. During this time, he was made to meet BMC Assistant Commissioner Mahesh Patil. It is alleged that Mahesh Patil assured him of resolving the tax issue and advised him to invest in a big commercial project.

Won trust by showing fake documents

Police investigation has revealed that the accused described themselves as connected to big builders and government officials. He won the trust of the Jafri family by showing maps, fake letters and photographs of the project. Not only this, fake documents were also used during the alleged registration process.

The family sold the property

It is being told that after gaining confidence, the Jafri family sold many of their properties and invested. According to the police, this amount was transferred to the accounts of different companies. Later, when the original documents were asked, the accused started evasiveness.

big racket investigation

Mumbai Crime Branch is now investigating whether any big fraud network is active behind this case. Police are examining bank transactions, mobile records and other digital evidence. At the same time, the search for the remaining absconding accused is also going on.