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Thane Influencer Arrested in Alleged Romance Scam as Police Seize 1.25 Kg Gold, ₹51 Lakh Cash and a BMW

Investigators link his large Instagram following to a scheme targeting professionals, with more FIRs expected.

Overview

  • Vishnu Nagar police arrested Shailesh Ramgude from his Hiranandani Estate home on November 5 and a court has sent him to judicial custody.
  • Officers say they recovered 1.25 kg of gold, about ₹51 lakh in cash, four high-end phones and a BMW during searches.
  • A 30-year-old architect alleges he promised marriage and induced transfers exceeding ₹93 lakh after claiming a fake Enforcement Directorate raid.
  • Police describe a pattern of befriending women on Instagram and dating apps, building trust, then fabricating urgent crises to obtain money and jewellery.
  • Ramgude was already facing two cheating cases at Kapurbawdi police station for alleged frauds of roughly ₹43 lakh and ₹19 lakh, and investigators expect additional complainants to come forward.