Recent reports indicate that Khan fled to avoid arrest and traveled nearly 1,800 km in four days, resulting in his arrest by law enforcement at a hotel. CNN News 18 reported that Khan left Maharashtra on April 25, just after his expectation. The bail request was rejected by the court. His escape route took him through several states; He started with a flight to Goa, then traveled to Hubballi in Karnataka and finally made a secret trip to Hyderabad by private car.
In order to hide his identity, Khan kept a low profile by wearing plain clothes and covering his face with a scarf. Despite his efforts, the authorities managed to track his movements, causing Khan to flee to Chhattisgarh and even travel through allegedly Naxalite areas at night. He eventually checked into Hotel Aaradhya International in Jagdalpur, where he was caught by law enforcement officials. Upon his arrest, police seized two mobile phones and cash.
Meanwhile, in the latest developments, Khan was produced in the Shindewadi-Dadar court where his lawyer Mujahid Ansari claimed the actor’s innocence and said, “He has been accused of the matter and accused of promoting the app.”
Mumbai Police seized Khan’s passport as part of ongoing legal proceedings.
Late last night, a video appeared online in support of the actor and fitness enthusiasts. The post was shared with the message, “We are getting stronger day by day. #SupportSahilKhanStop India’s biggest fitness industry scam.”
The actor is accused of operating and promoting a betting site illegal betting activities. The Mahadev Betting App case involves more than 38 people, including Khan, and the estimated fraud size is Rs 15,000 crore. The case, which was initially handled by the local police, was transferred to the Crime Branch’s cyber cell, which led to the formation of the SIT.
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