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Reality TV Star Jay Dudhane Held at Mumbai Airport in ₹4.61 Crore Property Scam Probe
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<p>Reality television personality <strong>Jay Dudhane</strong>, best known for winning <em>Splitsvilla 13</em> and appearing on <strong>Bigg Boss Marathi 3</strong>, has been arrested in connection with an alleged <strong>₹4.61 crore real estate fraud</strong>, police confirmed on Sunday.</p> <p>Dudhane was taken into custody at <strong>Mumbai airport</strong> on Saturday following a complaint filed by a retired engineer. The complainant has accused Dudhane and four of his family members of cheating him by selling <strong>five commercial shops in Thane</strong> that were already mortgaged to a bank.</p> <p>According to police officials, the victim was allegedly persuaded to invest after being shown <strong>forged documents</strong>, including a fake bank clearance certificate and a <strong>counterfeit demand draft worth ₹4.95 crore</strong>. The fraud reportedly came to light only after the bank issued a notice to take possession of the mortgaged properties.</p> <p>Senior inspector Pravin Mane confirmed that the fitness trainer-turned-model was arrested based on the FIR and will be questioned further as part of the investigation.</p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="/news-images/13c4f8a83ecfb6342238.png" alt="Jay Dudhane arrested Mumbai airport" class="wp-image-678"/></figure> <p>Police have registered a case under the <strong>Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)</strong> for offences related to <strong>cheating and forgery</strong> against Dudhane and his relatives. Authorities said the probe is ongoing and more details are expected to emerge.</p> <p>The arrest comes just weeks after Dudhane tied the knot with Harshala in <strong>December 2025</strong>, marking a sharp turn in his personal and professional life.</p> <p>Jay Dudhane rose to prominence after his victory on <em>Splitsvilla 13</em> and later expanded his popularity through <em>Bigg Boss Marathi 3</em>. Over the years, he has also featured in Marathi films and television serials, building a steady presence in the regional entertainment industry.</p>