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News18
9 hours ago
- Business
- News18
Mumbai Tenant Asks Why Landlords Treat ‘Deposit Like A Personal Bonus Fund?'
The Redditor has filed a First Information Report (FIR) against the landlord. A Reddit user shared their experience dealing with a landlord in Navi Mumbai after vacating a rented flat four months into a one-year agreement. Despite following all terms and maintaining the flat well, they are now struggling to recover the full security deposit. In a post titled, 'Are all Mumbai landlords crackheads?," the user explained that they had signed a one-year rental agreement for a flat in Navi Mumbai but had to move out after four months due to personal reasons. 'So here's the deal. I had rented a flat in Navi Mumbai and signed a 1-year agreement. But due to some personal reasons, I had to move out after 4 months. There was no lock-in period mentioned in the agreement, so I followed the rules and gave a proper 1-month notice, as required," the user wrote. The user didn't just leave, they took care to return the flat in excellent shape. 'Before moving out, I even made sure to get the place professionally deep cleaned and repainted any walls that needed touch-ups," they explained. This was done 'just to hand the flat back in the best condition possible, the same way I received it." They had paid Rs 40,000 as a security deposit. But after vacating, only Rs 20,000 was returned. The user wrote, 'Now here comes the circus. I had paid Rs 40,000 as a security deposit when I moved in. After vacating, I've been politely and repeatedly following up for over a month, and this guy has only returned Rs 20,000 so far." When they asked for the remaining Rs 20,000, the landlord gave what the user called 'the wildest excuses." He said he had to pay Rs 10,000 to a new broker and that his previous broker didn't refund him the earlier brokerage. 'So I'm expected to cover his losses. Like… what??" the user said. 'Honestly, the way some landlords here operate is mind-boggling. They treat the deposit like it's their personal bonus fund. And after that his audacity to send me a emoji on serious text," the user concluded. They also attached screenshots of their WhatsApp conversation with the landlord over the security deposit. The post gained significant attention and in the comments section many people shared their opinions. One user commented, 'If there was no lock in period in agreement he cannot penalise you post-facto." Another shared, 'I swear to God, dealing with owners for deposit is just crazy and frustrating AF. I gave notice as part of the agreement but still after a month not yet received the deposit. I hate dealing with these entitled**." 'Most landlords in Mumbai are obnoxious and extremely difficult to deal with. They usually have ties with the brokers. This scammy combo is always on the lookout to scam the tenant," someone said. A person pointed out, 'Kindly read your rent agreement once and check what it says, if there is a lock-in of 6 months, and it is explicitly mentioned what happens if you leave before 6 months, he has all the rights to keep the deposit…and if it wasn't mentioned then you are liable to get it back. Now in general if I am renting out my property I would keep 6 months locked-in ..and if the tenant stay is purely short term, I would inflate the rent by 10-15 per cent." The user also mentioned that they have filed a First Information Report (FIR) against the landlord and will also send a legal notice through their lawyer friend. News18's viral page features trending stories, videos, and memes, covering quirky incidents, social media buzz from india and around the world, Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : mumbai rent viral news Location : Delhi, India, India First Published: June 28, 2025, 11:11 IST News viral Mumbai Tenant Asks Why Landlords Treat 'Deposit Like A Personal Bonus Fund?'
Indian Express
10 hours ago
- Business
- Indian Express
ED launches probe into ‘Rs 800 crore graft' case linked to Navi Mumbai dredging project
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched a money laundering investigation into the Rs 800 crore graft case linked to the Capital Dredging Project at Nhava Sheva port in Navi Mumbai. The central agency registered an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) on Friday and initiated a probe to examine the money laundering aspect of the entire graft case, sources said. The ED's case is based on the predicate offence registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) around 10 days ago. The CBI lodged a case against former chief manager of the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) Sunil Kumar Madabhavi, Tata Consulting Engineers (TCE), Mumbai, as well as several private individuals and entities. The other accused named in the First Information Report (FIR) include TCE director Devdutt Bose; M/s Boskalis Smit India LLP, Mumbai; and M/s Jan De Nul Dredging India Pvt Ltd, based in Chennai. The case, registered on June 18, 2025, stems from allegations that a criminal conspiracy was orchestrated between JNPA officials and a consortium of private firms, one based in Mumbai and the other in Chennai, to siphon off public funds under the guise of project payments, the CBI said. According to the CBI, the alleged irregularities occurred during the execution of a Capital Dredging Project aimed at deepening the port's navigational channel to accommodate larger vessels. During Phase-I of the project, JNPA reportedly made excessive payments totalling Rs 365.90 crore to contractors for supposed over-dredging work. However, the payments came under scrutiny after it was revealed that during Phase-II, which coincided with the maintenance period of Phase-I, an additional Rs 438 crore was disbursed under the claim that no over-dredging had taken place in the previous phase, thereby contradicting earlier assertions. After lodging the FIR, the CBI teams raided the residences of former JNPA officials, offices of the private companies involved, and the premises of the consulting firm at five locations in Mumbai and Chennai. A large cache of project-related documents, digital devices, and evidence, allegedly indicating illicit investments made by public servants linked to the scam, has been seized during the exercise. 'The seized materials are currently under examination, and further inquiries are underway to determine the full scope of financial irregularities and identify all individuals involved,' a CBI spokesperson said. In coordination with the CBI, ED officials may soon summon the accused persons for inquiry, another source said.
Time of India
20 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Primary accused in Thane multi-crore forex trading fraud arrested from Dehradun
Thane: The primary accused in an investment fraud scheme that duped investors of crores of rupees was arrested after an extensive manhunt that spanned multiple countries. The accused, identified as Usare, was the primary operator behind 'Divine Power Forex Trading,' a fraudulent company that promised unrealistic returns to unsuspecting investors starting in 2022. According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Parag Manere, Usare and his associates established the company and launched multiple investment schemes with the enticing promise of 15 percent monthly returns for 15 months in various parts of the state. "The accused floated different investment schemes and promised 15 per cent interest each month for 15 months to investors," the DCP explained. Lured by these extraordinary promised returns, numerous investors poured their savings into the company's various schemes. However, the scheme eventually collapsed when returns stopped flowing and the company abruptly shut down operations, leaving investors empty-handed. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai Following multiple complaints from defrauded investors, the Wagle Estate Police registered a comprehensive First Information Report (FIR) under various sections of the Indian Penal Code. The case also invokes relevant sections of the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors (MPID) Act. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo The case was transferred to the Thane EOW, where a dedicated team of officers began the challenging task of tracking down Usare, who fled India following the scheme's collapse. "The accused reportedly fled India and stayed with a concealed identity in foreign locations such as Dubai and Nepal," Manere revealed. Using technical intelligence and following various leads, the investigation team finally tracked Usare to Dehradun, Uttarakhand, where he was apprehended on June 13. Usare was brought to Thane. The DCP confirmed that Usare represents the sixth accused to be arrested in connection with this case, indicating the broad scope of the fraudulent operation. A victim alleged that earlier the cops froze the bank accounts, but the investigators then took money to unfreeze them. The investigation yielded significant results in terms of asset recovery, with authorities securing around Rs 8 crore worth of assets believed to be directly linked to the proceeds of the fraud.
Mint
2 days ago
- Mint
CBI raids 42 locations across Delhi, UP, Haryana in cybercrime crackdown under Operation Chakra-V
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has launched coordinated searches at 42 locations across five Indian states—Rajasthan, Delhi, Haryana, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh—as part of its ongoing efforts to combat cybercrime under Operation Chakra-V. Acting on specific intelligence, the agency is targeting organised cyber fraudsters who have been opening approximately 8.5 lakh mule bank accounts across more than 700 bank branches nationwide. 'Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) acting on specific source information and after verification has launched coordinated searches at 42 locations across 5 States namely Rajasthan, Delhi, Haryana, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh as part of Operation Chakra-V to deal with the menace of mule bank accounts being opened by organized cyber fraudsters', CBI said in an official statement. These accounts have been used to facilitate a range of digital scams, including impersonation, fraudulent advertisements, investment frauds, and UPI-based financial frauds, enabling the transfer and withdrawal of illicit funds from victims' accounts. According to the CBI, the operation has uncovered the involvement of bank officials, agents, aggregators, bank correspondents, middlemen, and e-Mitras who allegedly facilitated the opening of these mule accounts by circumventing KYC norms, customer due diligence, and risk assessment procedures. The agency has registered a First Information Report (FIR) alleging criminal conspiracy, cheating, forgery, use of forged documents, and criminal misconduct by bank officials under the Prevention of Corruption Act. During the CBI raids, investigators seized incriminating documents, mobile phones, bank account opening forms, transaction details, and KYC records. So far, nine accused—including middlemen, agents, aggregators, account holders, and bank correspondents—have been arrested for their roles in the conspiracy. The CBI emphasised that the crackdown is part of the Government of India's firm commitment to dismantle the infrastructure supporting cyber-enabled financial crimes. 'These mule accounts are a critical component in the operation of digital arrest scams and other cyber frauds, and their disruption is vital to safeguarding public interests,' officials said.
India Gazette
2 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Court was expected to provide information": Prakash Ambedkar slams Bombay HC judgement on validity of 2024 Maharashtra polls
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 26 (ANI): Vanchit Bahujan Aaghadi (VBA) chief Prakash Ambedkar on Thursday criticised the Bombay High Court's dismissal of a petition challenging the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly election results. He said that while the court has a duty to examine such matters, it appeared to have overlooked the concerns raised. The petition, backed by Ambedkar, alleged discrepancies in the voting process, including votes cast after the official deadline. Earlier, Bombay High Court dismissed Chetan Ahire's petition, alleging bogus voting in the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections. Addressing the media on Thursday, Ambedkar, who argued the case in the court, said, 'Chetan Ahire had filed an important issue regarding the conduct. It was about checking whether this election was free and fair or not.' He added that Ahire had filed a Right to Information (RTI) request and asked for data regarding the polls, but the RTI reply said that the information was not available. 'To get information whether it (election) was done according to the law, we had asked those in Delhi to file an RTI. The reply received from RTI was that the information we requested is not available. On the issue of 76 lakhs votes cast after 6 pm, which was also a question taken up by the Bombay HC, the VBA chief said, 'Once the time is up, if you want to vote, slips are distributed. According to the Election Commission's press note, 76 lakh votes were cast. Tell us whether those slips are available. The Election Commission has made a law; all this is binding. Did the polling officer give information?' On the petition filed in the court, he added that instead of considering it as a writ petition, the court took up the matter as an election petition and gave the verdict. 'So we did not get a (RTI) reply, then this petition was filed. The main point was that the legal obligations that require giving information... If the parties and the court are to give information to the election committee, there is a situation where this is a writ petition, but the court considered it an election petition and considering it as an election petition, they gave such a verdict,' he said. He further added, 'The Election Commission's press note was attached to the petition, and the Loksatta article was can we believe this news? It has no strength, the judge said.' 'There are reports that the voting done and the counting of votes do not match in 96 places. When asked through RTI, it was said that this information is not available. Whether it is in accordance with the law was asked, but there is no answer to this question in the judgment,' Ambedkar said. On the judgment, Ambedkar said, 'The court was expected to provide information, but unfortunately, the right to information will be obstructed by this. Examination is the duty of the court. But the court did not see it' He further said that two doubts arise here, that those who organised the election may have pressed the button to cast a vote or they may have received instructions from someone. 'This is not our personal dispute. If there is no document of voting after the time has expired, two doubts arise. Those who organised the election may have pressed the button, or they may have received instructions,' he said. The Bombay HC on Wednesday dismissed a petition that alleged bogus voting and had sought to set aside the results of the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections. A Division Bench comprising Justice GS Kulkarni and Justice Arif S Doctor rejected the petition filed by Mumbai resident Chetan Ahire, who had challenged the validity of the election results based on votes allegedly polled after the stipulated 6 pm deadline. Pronouncing its order after reserving it earlier this week, the court said: 'We have no manner of doubt that this writ petition needs to be summarily rejected. It is accordingly rejected. The hearing of this petition has practically taken the whole day, leaving aside our urgent cause list, and for such reason, the petition would certainly warrant dismissal with costs; however, we refrain from doing so.' (ANI)
