Jay Dudhane, star of Bigg Boss Marathi 3 and Splitsvilla 13, was taken into custody at the Mumbai airport on Sunday, January 4. The reality TV celebrity was detained at the Mumbai airport in relation to an alleged real estate scam, as per PTI. He was arrested after a retired engineer filed a formal complaint alleging that the actor along with four members of his family had robbed him of Rs 4.61 crore, according to police.
Jay Dudhane, model and fitness instructor, was arrested at the Mumbai airport on Saturday, senior police inspector Pravin Mane confirmed to PTI.
Jay Dudhane and his family persuaded the victim to buy five commercial stores in Thane that were mortgaged to a bank. He handed fraudulent documents, such as a demand draft for Rs 4.95 crore and a phony bank clearance letter to the victim, as per the FIR. The bank's seizure notice on the property revealed the fraud.
Jay Dudhane and four other family members were charged with forgery and cheating under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) by the police. The actor has not yet made an official statement or commented on his arrest.
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Who Is Jay Dudhane?
Jay Dudhane is a well-known figure in reality television. Additionally, he works as a model and a personal trainer. After winning Splitsvilla 13, he became well-known because of his chemistry with Aditi Rajput, which was one of the main talking points of the season.
Later, Jay Dudhane became even more well-known during his time on Bigg Boss Marathi 3, becoming a powerful and identifiable figure in the reality TV industry. He has also acted in Marathi films and TV series, including Gadad Andhar, Vedaat Marathe Veer Daudle Saat, and Yed Lagla Premach.
On December 24, he tied the knot with influencer Harshala Patil. The wedding ceremony was intimate yet lavish. Influencer and YouTuber Harshala offers guidance on lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and mental wellness.