In one of Maharashtra’s high-profile crime cases, an Indian couple has been deported from the UAE to face probe in India.

Avinash Rathod and his wife Vishakha Rathod, who investigators describe as the alleged mastermind of a ₹88-crore fraud, were issued a Red Notice on June 4, 2026.

Avinash was detained in the UAE and deported to India on July 23. Vishakha was nabbed and brought to India from the UAE on August 3.

The Maharashtra Police took her into custody the moment she landed in Pune. She was wanted by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for her role in duping investors of nearly ₹ 88 crore by luring them into investment schemes.

The CBI coordinated the operation with international agencies.

Investigators said that the couple promised investors fixed monthly returns, but diverted the funds through several bank accounts and demat accounts. They had not paid the investors any money towards the amount collected from them.

Further investigations are on. – editor@nrifocus.com