Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Karnataka Businessman Robbed of Rs 2 Crore in Maharashtra
A businessman from Karnataka was tricked into visiting Maharashtra by a man who promised to invest in his company.
Instead, the man and his accomplices held the businessman captive in different hotels for three days.
They threatened him with a pistol and a knife, forcing him to give them his bank details.
They then stole over Rs 2 crore from his bank account.
The police arrested the main accused on January 6, 2026.
A Karnataka businessman was lured to Thane, Maharashtra, under the pretense of investment.
He was held captive in three different hotels from December 15-18, 2025.
The accused threatened him with a pistol and knife, stealing Rs 2,17,63,287 through unauthorized online transactions.
The main accused, Ankit Bapu Thombre, was arrested on January 6, 2026.
The police identified the accused despite his attempts to conceal his identity using a UK mobile number.
- Who
- Shamantkumar Shadak Sharappa Karder (victim), Ankit Bapu Thombre (accused)
- What
- Robbery and wrongful confinement
- When
- December 15-18, 2025
- Where
- Thane district, Maharashtra
- Why
- To steal money through unauthorized online transactions
- Victim
- Shamantkumar Shadak Sharappa Karder (31)
- Accused
- Ankit Bapu Thombre (40)
- Location
- Thane district, Maharashtra
- Amount Stolen
- Rs 2,17,63,287
- Incident Dates
- December 15-18, 2025
- Arrest Date
- January 6, 2026
- Charges Filed
- Attempt to murder, wrongful confinement, Arms Act
