79 verified cases from Maharashtra, newest first.
Alleged bookie Anil Jaisinghani and his daughter Aniksha were arrested in 2023 for attempting to extort Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis's wife, Amruta. A chargesheet was filed in 2023, but the forensic science laboratory report on seized electronic gadgets remains pending as of the latest court proceedings.
The Central Bureau of Investigation is investigating allegations of a multi-crore loan fraud involving former ICICI Bank MD Chanda Kochhar, her husband Deepak Kochhar, and Videocon Group owner Venugopal Dhoot. The case centers on alleged irregularities in loan sanctions and quid pro quo arrangements.
The Mumbai Crime Branch's Anti-Extortion Cell arrested several individuals linked to the Dawood Ibrahim gang on charges of extortion. The investigation involves allegations of corruption and criminal activities associated with the gang's network.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against Dawood Ibrahim, Chhota Shakeel, and three other individuals in connection with a terror funding case. The case involves allegations of involvement in unlawful activities under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan and 28 others in connection with an alleged extortion matter.
Riyaz Bhati, an alleged aide of Dawood Ibrahim, was arrested by the Mumbai Police Anti-Extortion Cell in connection with an extortion case registered at the Versova Police Station.
An FIR was registered against Navneet Rana and her husband related to recitation of the Hanuman Chalisa. The Bombay High Court directed the Maharashtra government to file an affidavit regarding the FIR.
The Mumbai Crime Branch is investigating allegations that police officers extorted money from 'angadias' (traditional couriers). Suspended IPS officer Saurabh Tripathi's brother-in-law and father have been implicated in the investigation.
The Enforcement Directorate is investigating an extortion case involving Iqbal Kaskar and his associates. The agency has attached a flat and other assets linked to the accused in connection with the extortion of a real estate developer.
Activist Sudha Bharadwaj was imprisoned for three years in connection with the Bhima Koregaon case. Following her release on bail, she is subject to specific court-imposed conditions regarding her residence and employment.
The Bombay High Court commuted the death sentences of three convicts to life imprisonment in the 2013 Shakti Mills gangrape case. The court upheld their conviction for the gangrape of a photojournalist in Mumbai.
This case involves allegations of a Rs 100 crore extortion racket involving former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh. Dismissed police officer Sachin Vaze, an accused in the case, has made further allegations regarding the collection of money.
Aryan Khan was arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau in October 2021 in connection with a drug seizure on a cruise ship. The agency did not name him in the final chargesheet filed in the matter.
The Central Bureau of Investigation has sought to close a case registered against former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh and others for alleged extortion, citing lack of substantial evidence. Singh, who was declared absconding by a court, appeared before the Mumbai Police Crime Branch to record a statement in the Goregaon extortion case.
The Supreme Court examined the constitutional validity of the Maharashtra State Reservation for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) Act, 2018, which provided reservation to the Maratha community. The court declared the law unconstitutional, citing the lack of exceptional circumstances to exceed the 50% reservation ceiling established in the 1992 Indra Sawhney judgment.
Multi-crore Punjab and Maharashtra Cooperative (PMC) Bank fraud involving Housing Development and Infrastructure Limited (HDIL) promoters Rakesh Wadhawan and Sarang Wadhawan. The bank had loaned approximately 70% of its deposits to HDIL in violation of RBI guidelines, resulting in massive loan defaults. Accused face charges under IPC sections and the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The case involves parallel investigations by Mumbai Police Economic Offences Wing and Enforcement Directorate.
Nirav Modi and his uncle Mehul Choksi are accused of orchestrating a massive fraud at Punjab National Bank's Brady House Branch in Mumbai by allegedly obtaining fraudulent Letters of Undertaking (LoUs) without following due process, causing losses estimated between ₹13,000–14,500 crore to the bank. The CBI registered an FIR and has filed multiple chargesheets before a Special CBI Court in Mumbai — the ED has conducted parallel PMLA proceedings and attached assets worth over ₹18,000 crore. Both primary accused remain at large outside India: Nirav Modi is held in UK custody pending extradition, and Mehul Choksi was arrested in Belgium in 2025 with an Antwerp appellate court having cleared his extradition to India. The domestic trial before the Special CBI Court in Mumbai is ongoing, with supplementary chargesheets continuing to be filed as recently as March 2025.
Bollywood actor Salman Khan was involved in a 2002 hit-and-run incident in Mumbai where his vehicle struck a bakery, resulting in casualties. Following a trial and subsequent appeal, the Bombay High Court overturned his earlier conviction.
Sanjay Dutt was accused of illegal possession of weapons, including AK-56 rifles, hand grenades, and cartridges, in connection with the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case. He was tried under the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) and subsequently sentenced to six years of rigorous imprisonment.