Archive · 3 Aug 2026
Nashik Businessman Arrested After 21-Year Fraud Manhunt
A 65‑year‑old man named Avadhut Chafekar was caught in Mumbai after running away for 21 years.
He had stolen ₹9 lakh from a client in 2005 and then moved to Nashik.
He hid by never buying a SIM card in his own name and using other people’s documents.
The police found him when he checked into a hotel to finish a special court‑required review called SIR.
They arrested him on July 31, 2024, after a special team was set up to clear old cases.
65‑year‑old Avadhut Chafekar arrested in Mumbai after 21‑year fugitive run.
He fled Mumbai in 2005 after allegedly defrauding a client of ₹9 lakh.
Chafekar evaded capture by never owning a personal SIM card and using others’ documents.
Police used his SIR (special intensive revision) registration to locate him in a hotel on July 31.
The arrest followed a directive from DCP Nimit Goyal to clear backlog cases, with a special team led by ACP Sanjay Gaikwad.
- Who
- Avadhut Chafekar, a Nashik-based businessman
- What
- arrested for a ₹9 lakh fraud case
- When
- July 31, 2024
- Where
- Mumbai, BKC hotel
- Why
- to complete his SIR process after a 21‑year fugitive run
- Name
- Avadhut Chafekar
- Age
- 65
- Alleged Fraud Amount
- ₹9 lakh
- Arrest Date
- July 31, 2024
- Location
- Mumbai, BKC Hotel
- Arresting Authority
- BKC Police
- SIR Process
- Special Intensive Revision
- Backlog Clearance Directive
- DCP Nimit Goyal