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Torres scam: EOW files 27,147 pages chargesheet against 8 accused

Torres scam: EOW files 27,147 pages chargesheet against 8 accused

The officials said that the total amount that was allegedly cheated in the Ponzi scheme stands at Rs 142.58 crore

17 March,2025 06:58 PM IST | Mumbai | Faizan Khan
Torres scam: 58-year-old arrested in Navi Mumbai, total arrests in case reach 7

Torres scam: 58-year-old arrested in Navi Mumbai, total arrests in case reach 7

The investment scam revolves around Platinum Hern Pvt Ltd, the company behind the Torres jewellery brand, which has been accused of defrauding investors through a Ponzi scheme and multi-level marketing tactics

20 February,2025 06:05 PM IST | Mumbai | Faizan Khan
Ukrainian actor in Torres scam had fake birth certificate, claimed to be Indian

Ukrainian actor in Torres scam had fake birth certificate, claimed to be Indian

Ukrainian actor Armen Ataine, arrested in the Torres investment scam, was found to have a forged birth certificate and falsely claimed Indian nationality. The fraud, which has affected over 10,000 investors, has seen over Rs 57 crore defrauded.

04 February,2025 04:10 PM IST | Mumbai
Torres scam: Shivaji Park cop pulled up

Torres scam: Shivaji Park cop pulled up

Inquiry alleges assistant inspector did nothing despite receiving whistleblower’s letter; he insists he did all he could in the case; the officer, Ashwinikumar Kagale, told mid-day that his seniors were attempting to make him a scapegoat

30 January,2025 11:30 AM IST | Mumbai | Apoorva Agashe
Torres scam: Ukrainian actor held by EOW in connection with case

Torres scam: Ukrainian actor held by EOW in connection with case

The officials said that he is accused of assisting the alleged Ukrainian masterminds involved in the case

28 January,2025 08:06 PM IST | Mumbai | Faizan Khan
Torres scam: EOW arrests self-proclaimed 'whistleblower' from Pune

Torres scam: EOW arrests self-proclaimed 'whistleblower' from Pune

The officials said that Tausef Reyaz was arrested by the EOW on Saturday night near Pune district of Maharashtra

26 January,2025 03:43 PM IST | Mumbai | Faizan Khan
ED conducts raids in Torres Ponzi fraud linked to money laundering

ED conducts raids in Torres Ponzi fraud linked to money laundering

The Enforcement Directorate has raided locations in Mumbai and Jaipur as part of its investigation into the Torres Ponzi scheme, which has allegedly defrauded over 3,700 investors.

23 January,2025 01:02 PM IST | Mumbai
Torres scam: Bombay HC raps police, says nobody acted with alacrity

Torres scam: Bombay HC raps police, says nobody acted with alacrity

Bombay High Court has also called for a mechanism to be put in place so as to avoid such scams in future and protect citizens

23 January,2025 08:15 AM IST | Mumbai | Agencies
Torres scam: Mumbai police seizes cash, valuables worth Rs 24.49 crore

Torres scam: Mumbai police seizes cash, valuables worth Rs 24.49 crore

EOW officials found Rs 15.81 crore in various bank accounts linked to those accused of committing the alleged scam, an official said

15 January,2025 11:02 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
100 Ponzi cases worth Rs 200 cr reported in city in last 10 years: EOW top cop

100 Ponzi cases worth Rs 200 cr reported in city in last 10 years: EOW top cop

EOW joint commissioner says whenever you come across an organisation offering unusually high returns, it should be considered a major red flag

15 January,2025 08:24 AM IST | Mumbai | Faizan Khan

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