Overview
- Mumbai’s Anti-Narcotics Cell recorded a 10–12-page statement from Siddhanth Kapoor over nearly five hours and said the statement remains incomplete.
- Influencer Orhan “Orry” Awatramani has been summoned to appear on November 26 after seeking more time to respond to an earlier call.
- The investigation stems from the March 2024 seizure of 126.14 kg of mephedrone worth about ₹252 crore from a manufacturing unit on a Sangli farm.
- Mohammad Salim Mohammad Suhail Shaikh, known as Lavish, was deported from Dubai and arrested, and he has told investigators he arranged parties where MD was supplied and named several public figures.
- Investigators allege links to alleged drug trafficker Salim Dola and describe drugs moved in luxury cars with proceeds routed to Dubai via hawala channels.