Nashik Kidnapping FIR Alleges ₹400 Cr Container Scam and Gunpoint Abduction.

Nashik Kidnapping and Extortion Case: FIR Alleges ₹400 Crore Container Racket, Armed Abduction; Builder Linked to Eknath Shinde Named

Exclusive news exposed by Sprouts News reveals a Nashik kidnapping and extortion case involving gunpoint abduction, false ₹400 crore container theft allegations, WhatsApp death threats, and delayed FIR filing due to fear, triggering a high-risk police investigation into organised crime.

A shocking First Information Report registered at Ghoti Police Station has exposed a chilling kidnapping, armed assault, and extortion conspiracy involving claims of looted ₹400 crore containers and repeated death threats.

The FIR, filed under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Arms Act, details how a Nashik-based businessman was allegedly abducted, assaulted, and falsely linked to an international extortion plot.

According to police records, the complainant reported sustained intimidation, gunpoint abduction, and coercive demands following allegations related to stolen containers allegedly holding old currency notes worth ₹400 crore.

The case, registered as FIR No. 0009 of 2026, was lodged after significant delay, which police acknowledged resulted from persistent threats to the complainant’s life and family safety.

FIR Details: Armed Abduction Near Ghoti Flyover

The FIR states the incident occurred on October 22, 2025, around 2 pm near the Ghoti flyover on the Nashik-bound road in Nashik Rural district.

The complainant alleged that a white Toyota Fortuner intercepted him, after which three men forcibly abducted him and assaulted him inside the moving vehicle.

One accused reportedly held a firearm to the complainant’s ear, forcing him into the vehicle before physically assaulting and verbally abusing him during the journey towards Nashik.

The accused were identified as Jayesh Kadam from Raigad, Sunil Dhumal from Titwala, and Vishal Naidu from Kalyan, according to the FIR.

₹400 Crore Extortion Claim and WhatsApp Threats

During the abduction, the accused allegedly claimed that two containers containing old currency notes worth ₹400 crore were looted in Karnataka’s Chorla Ghat region.

The complainant was accused of orchestrating the theft and allegedly using his name and photograph to extort ₹100 crore from a builder identified as Kishor Savla.

The FIR records that the accused facilitated a WhatsApp call with Virat Gandhi, based in Gujarat, who allegedly issued direct death threats during the call.

The complainant categorically denied any involvement, stating he had no connection with the alleged container theft or extortion communications.

Second Detention and Video Call with Builder

Later the same day, the complainant was allegedly summoned again near Anuradha Talkies at Nashik Road, where he was forcibly detained once more.

The FIR claims that Jayesh Kadam, Sunil Dhumal, and Janardhan Dhaigude coerced the complainant into another forced vehicle detention, despite his visible fear.

During this detention, a video call was allegedly made to builder Kishor Savla, where the complainant’s face was shown to establish false confirmation.

Police records state that the complainant recognised the builder during the call and was further threatened with fatal consequences if extortion demands were unmet.

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Delay in Complaint Due to Repeated Death Threats

The complainant stated he refrained from approaching police earlier due to repeated threats warning that his family would be killed if he reported the incidents.

He later learnt that the alleged container theft was reportedly committed by Virat Gandhi and Vishal Naidu, and his identity was misused deliberately.

Despite this clarification, the complainant alleged continued threats from Jayesh Kadam, warning him against disclosing the incident to authorities.

The FIR explicitly cites fear for life and family safety as the primary reason for the delayed reporting of the crime.

Police Action and Ongoing Investigation

Ghoti Police registered offences under Sections 140(3), 115(2), 351(2), 352, and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, along with Sections 3 and 25 of the Arms Act.

Sub-Inspector Milind Murlidhar Navgire has been assigned to investigate the case, which includes serious charges of kidnapping, armed intimidation, and criminal conspiracy.

Police confirmed that the FIR was read over to the complainant, verified for accuracy, and a free copy was provided, as mandated by law.

The case has raised serious questions about organised extortion networks, misuse of firearms, and delayed reporting driven by fear and coercion.

Wider Concerns Over Organised Crime and Witness Safety

Legal experts note that allegations involving ₹400 crore extortion claims indicate a potentially larger organised crime network requiring multi-agency scrutiny.

The case highlights persistent gaps in witness protection mechanisms, especially when victims face prolonged threats and coercion before approaching law enforcement.

Authorities are expected to examine digital evidence, call records, and financial trails to establish the veracity of the extortion allegations.

The investigation remains ongoing, with further arrests and disclosures anticipated as police analyse communication records and recover corroborative evidence.

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