Archive · 27 Dec 2025
Mumbai Caregiver Arrested for Duping Retired IIT Professor
A caregiver named Nikita Naik was arrested for allegedly cheating a retired IIT Bombay professor.
The professor's family accused Naik of taking money, jewelry, and property worth Rs 6.93 crore from the professor, who was 82 years old and had health issues.
Naik said the professor voluntarily gave her the assets out of affection.
After six months in jail, Naik was granted bail.
The court said the dispute should be decided in a civil court.
The case is still ongoing, and Naik has to follow certain conditions, like not tampering with evidence.
Nikita Naik, a 34-year-old caregiver, was arrested for allegedly duping a retired IIT Bombay professor of Rs 6.93 crore.
The professor's family accused Naik of taking cash, jewelry, and property from the professor, who was 82 years old and had health issues.
Naik claimed the professor voluntarily transferred the assets to her out of affection and that proper documentation was available.
The court granted Naik bail after six months, stating that the dispute should be decided in a civil court.
The court noted that the case is based on registered documentation and that the seized amount of Rs 2 crore is frozen.
- Who
- Nikita Naik, a 34-year-old caregiver, and a retired IIT Bombay professor.
- What
- Naik was arrested for allegedly duping the professor of Rs 6.93 crore, including cash, jewelry, and property.
- When
- Naik was arrested on June 30 and granted bail after six months.
- Where
- The incident occurred in Mumbai, with the case being heard in a sessions court.
- Why
- Naik allegedly took advantage of the professor's age and health issues to transfer assets to herself.
- Caregiver's Name
- Nikita Naik
- Victim's Profession
- Retired IIT Bombay Professor
- Amount Duped
- Rs 6.93 crore
- Arrest Date
- June 30
- Bail Grant Date
- Friday (after 6 months)
- Bail Amount
- Rs 25,000
- Seized Amount
- Rs 2 crore
- Duration of Caregiving
- 2017-2025