Thane Police bust matrimonial fraud racket, arrest two men; ₹14.25 lakh cash, 311 grams of gold seized
Thane police uncovered a matrimonial fraud scheme, arresting two suspects—39‑year‑old Dinesh Babu Manekar of Mahape, Navi Mumbai, and 55‑year‑old Suresh alias Babu Tanaji Mhatre from Chikhali, Raigad. Officers seized roughly ₹14.25 lakh in cash and 311 grams of gold, which will be kept as evidence while the investigation proceeds. Authorities noted the pair used fake profiles to lure prospective brides.