CBI Brings Back Vishakha Rathod from UAE in Rs 88 Crore Investment Scam; Husband Sent to 10-Day Police Custody:

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), have succeeded in bringing back Vishakha Rathod from the United Arab Emirates to face criminal charges in India.

As per the sources, Vishakha Rathod is alleged to have been involved in a massive investment scam of 88 crore. She, along with some other people, persuaded investors to invest in multiple schemes by making fake promises of assured monthly returns.

She was brought from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Pune, India, on August 3, 2026. At the request of the Indian government, a red notice was issued against her through Interpol. As per the charges, she is accused of fraudulently misappropriating investors' funds and rerouting the proceeds through multiple bank accounts and demat accounts.

The Pune Police's Economic Offences Wing had formally apprehended Avinash Rathod (Vishakha's husband) upon his arrival at Mumbai International Airport, and thereafter, he was taken to Pune nd produced before the court, which has sent him on custodial remand for 10 days.

The concerned authorities believe that he is a key accused or mastermind in this Rs 88-crore investment fraud case.