Archive · 28 Jul 2025
US National Arrested for Attempted Religious Conversion in Pimpri
Two men were arrested in Pimpri, India, for trying to convert a man to Christianity.
They promised him money and said it would bring him peace.
The man reported them to the police, who arrested them.
They are now charged with breaking the law, including laws about foreigners.
An American national and an Indian man were arrested in Pimpri for allegedly attempting religious conversion.
The accused allegedly promised financial assistance to the complainant.
The complainant, Sunny Bansilal Danani, reported the incident.
The police registered an FIR under the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita and the Foreigners Act.
A minor involved was apprehended and released to their parents.
- Who
- Schaefer Javin Jacob (US national), Steven Vijay Kadam, and a minor boy.
- What
- An American national and an Indian man were arrested for allegedly attempting religious conversion.
- When
- The arrests were made on Monday, July 28, after the complaint on July 27.
- Where
- Pimpri, Pune district, India.
- Why
- They allegedly offered financial help and claimed benefits to convert someone to Christianity.
Accusation of Religious Conversion
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Accusation
Accusation of Religious Conversion
Police arrested two men, including a U.S. national, for allegedly attempting religious conversion through inducements.
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- Accused 1
- Schaefer Javin Jacob (US national)
- Accused 2
- Steven Vijay Kadam
- Complainant
- Sunny Bansilal Danani
- Charges
- Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita and Foreigners Act
- Location of Arrest
- Pimpri, Pune
Sources
Pimpri Chinchwad police arrest 2 men, including US national, for trying to convert people by offering financial assistance
American national among two held for religious conversion bid
American national held in Pimpri-Chinchwad for offering inducements for conversion to Christianity
American National, Aide Arrested For Attempting To Convert Pune Man To Christianity
