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In the last two years, there has been a rapid rise in scams in India and a lot of people have lost their hard-earned money after trusting strangers for financial advice. Be it a fraudulent app, being added to a shady WhatsApp group, or receiving phone calls from strangers that sound too good to be true, many cases have come to light. Now, in a new incident, a doctor from Thane, Maharashtra, was misled by three Karnataka-based suspects who promised earnings via a municipal contract to supply medical equipment, costing him ₹3.84 crore. Despite investing over a three-year period, he saw no returns and reported the crime to the Naupada police, who have registered a case but made no arrests. Thane doctor tricked by false municipal contract According to a PTI report, a 39-year-old doctor in Thane, Maharashtra was deceived by three men from Karnataka. These fraudsters offered him lucrative returns through a supposed municipal contract for supplying medical equipment. Convinced by the promise of reliable profits, the doctor began investing heavily in December 2020, making significant contributions until March this year. The doctor’s substantial investment – totalling ₹3.84 crore – was made over multiple transactions from December 2020 and March this year, in anticipation of high returns that never materialised. Suspicion finally arose after the doctor had seen no profits despite his repeated investments. Recognising he may have been defrauded, he reached out to the Naupada police station, who registered a case under charges of cheating. While no arrests have been made so far, authorities have launched an investigation to track down the perpetrators and recover the funds if possible. A police official told PTI, "The man approached police after he did not get profits or any return on investment. We have registered a case of cheating but have not arrested anyone." Ahmedabad gynaecologist duped in <keyword id="21361161" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="stock-market-scam" source="keywords">stock market scam</keyword> In a similar incident, a gynaecologist from Ahmedabad lost ₹1.1 crore to a scam that began with a social media advertisement. Attracted by the potential for substantial stock market returns, the doctor engaged with a group promising expert tips and was subsequently added to a WhatsApp group where members shared investment insights. Through this group, he was introduced to a web link for stock and IPO investments, along with an application that required his banking details and identification documents. A PTI report revealed that the doctor’s initial investment of ₹50,000 yielded a profit of ₹10,000, which he successfully withdrew. This initial success encouraged him to make larger investments, transferring ₹1.1 crore through multiple transactions in pursuit of higher gains. When he later attempted to withdraw his funds, he was unexpectedly asked to pay 20% of his total profits. After refusing this demand, he was removed from the WhatsApp group and realised the extent of the deception. He contacted Cybercrime police in February, and after months of waiting, a formal case was registered against unknown suspects under charges of breach of trust and cheating, alongside provisions of the <keyword id="20003647" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="information-technology-act" source="keywords">Information Technology Act</keyword>.

Thane doctor gets cheated of ₹3.84 crore, was promised high financial returns by 3 men

An FIR has been lodged against actor-turned-BJP leader <keyword id="19913288" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="mithun-chakraborty" source="keywords">Mithun Chakraborty</keyword>, following allegations that he delivered a provocative speech during a <keyword id="19894848" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="bjp" source="keywords">BJP</keyword> event held in North 24 Parganas district last month. The complaint, filed at Bidhannagar South police station, relates to Chakraborty's remarks at the Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre (EZCC) in Salt Lake on October 27, where Union Home Minister Amit Shah was also in attendance, launching the West Bengal leg of the BJP's membership drive. According to a senior officer from Bidhannagar Police, “We have started an investigation into the case.” Chakraborty, who received the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award earlier this year, was reportedly unavailable for comment. However, BJP state president and Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar decried the FIR, labeling it "vendetta politics." He asserted, "There is nothing provocative in his speech. These are nothing but attempts to intimidate him by using police as a political tool." During his speech on October 27, Chakraborty declared his party's ambitions in West Bengal, proclaiming, "In 2026, the masnad (throne) will be ours, and we will do everything to achieve the goal." He also urged BJP booth-level workers to resist attempts to intimidate BJP voters ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, alluding to past incidents where voters were allegedly discouraged from supporting the saffron party. Mithun’s message was seen as a direct response to remarks by TMC MLA Humayun Kabir, who had previously made comments during the Lok Sabha elections perceived as communal and targeted toward BJP supporters. As the investigation unfolds, the FIR has amplified the already intense political climate in West Bengal, raising questions about free speech and the use of law enforcement in political conflicts. For now, both Chakraborty’s supporters and critics are awaiting further developments, as the actor’s remarks and the subsequent police action continue to stir debate. (With inputs from agencies)

FIR filed against Mithun Chakraborty for ‘provocative speech’; BJP alleges ‘vendetta politics'

A couple of days back, tickets for iconic band Coldplay's concert went up for sale on <keyword id="20215809" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="BookMyShow" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="BookMyShow" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="BookMyShow">BookMyShow</keyword>. However, the tickets were sold out within a few minutes of being listed and a lot of people took to social media to share their experiences. While some managed to get the tickets to one of the most-anticipated concerts in India, others were disappointed. Shortly after this, there were reports of tickets being bought and sold in black, for much higher prices. Social media was then rife with discussions about scalpers, and how they are hoarding tickets to sell them at higher prices. Now, BookMyShow has filed an FIR for black marketing of Coldplay's tickets. According to an ANI report, the company has taken legal action against unknown scalpers involved in the reselling of tickets for Coldplay's "<keyword id="23232180" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Music-Of-The-Spheres-World-Tour" source="keywords">Music Of The Spheres World Tour</keyword> " in India. The online ticket platform filed an FIR with the <keyword id="19906039" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Mumbai-Police" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Mumbai Police" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Mumbai Police">Mumbai Police</keyword> on October 2, accusing scalpers of black market activity surrounding tickets for the band's highly anticipated shows in January 2025 at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. The FIR was registered at Vile Parle Police Station, with the Mumbai Police charging the accused under sections 318(4) and 319(2) of the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), as well as section 66(C) of the Information Technology Act. Investigations are currently underway to identify those involved in the unauthorised resale of concert tickets. The issue arose when BookMyShow, which opened ticket sales for the concert on September 22, received emails from two people who claimed to have secured tickets for others in exchange for money. Several WhatsApp messages were also sent to BookMyShow requesting additional tickets, which the platform ignored. BookMyShow had clearly warned buyers against purchasing tickets from third-party sources, yet scalping activities persisted. In response to these concerns, the ticketing company lodged a complaint with the police on September 23, well before the formal FIR was filed. BookMyShow's spokesperson said the company remains committed to combating ticket reselling and is cooperating with the authorities to investigate all instances of illegal sales, including those on social media platforms such as Instagram and WhatsApp, as well as digital reselling platforms like Viagogo and Stubhub. "In its ongoing fight against <keyword id="23311384" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="ticket-scalping" source="keywords">ticket scalping</keyword> and black marketing of tickets for Coldplay's Music Of The Spheres World Tour 2025 in India, BookMyShow has lodged a formal FIR (First Information Report) on October 2, 2024. This action follows our initial complaint filed proactively with the Mumbai Police on September 23, 2024, addressing these concerns much before any formal complaint was raised against us. BookMyShow's FIR filed with the Mumbai police also urges authorities to investigate the unauthorised resale of tickets by individuals and platforms. "We have provided details of all resellers that have come to our attention, including independent individuals reselling tickets for this tour across social media platforms such as Instagram, WhatsApp and beyond, as also digital platforms such as Viagogo, Stubhub Holdings and more, to aid authorities in a thorough investigation," a statement from the company read. The platform is also reportedly considering cancelling tickets that have been sold through unauthorised channels and reiterated its strong opposition to illegal ticket resale. "Our stance remains clear and unchanged - BookMyShow vehemently condemns and opposes ticket reselling which is deemed illegal and is punishable by law in India. BookMyShow has no association with any such unauthorised ticket selling/reselling platforms and/or any third party individuals/platforms for the purpose of reselling Coldplay's Music Of The Spheres World Tour 2025 in India," a company spokesperson said as per ANI. BookMyShow had also posted a statement on Instagram last month, saying that scalping of tickets is punishable by law in India and that people should stay safe from scammers. "Scalping is strictly condemned and punishable by law in India. We have filed a complaint with the police authorities and will provide complete support to them in investigation of this matter. We urge you not to fall victim to these scams. Any tickets bought from unauthorised sources will be at risk of consumer and can turn out to be fake tickets. Beware of such scammers," the statement had read. Coldplay is set to perform three shows in Navi Mumbai on January 18, 19, and 20, 2025, as part of their world tour.

Coldplay India 2025 concert: BookMyShow might cancel tickets sold through unauthorised channels, files FIR

<ul class="summary-list"><li>The Sunday Times in London published an interview with Shonda Rhimes.</li><li>Rhimes, 54, said she had police outside her home after each "Grey's Anatomy" season finale.</li></ul>Shonda Rhimes said she had a police presence outside her home after each "Grey's Anatomy" season finale to ward off disgruntled fans.Rhimes, 54, reminisced about her time as the "Grey's Anatomy" showrunner in an interview with <a target="_blank" class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/shonda-rhimes-if-i-got-in-the-room-then-i-belong-in-that-room-dfr6c37cl">The Sunday Times</a> in London.The ABC medical drama debuted in March 2005 and quickly became a beloved pop-culture phenomenon. The series bolstered the careers of several A-list stars — including Ellen Pompeo and Sandra Oh — while building a dedicated fan base eager for new installments.<div type="image" title="Grey's Anatomy cast" height="1952" width="3000" msid="109294388" hostid="261"></div>Season 20 of "Grey's Anatomy" kicked off in March, but <a target="_blank" class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/shonda-rhimes-facts-2020-12#but-even-though-shes-still-most-associated-with-greys-she-hasnt-written-an-episode-since-2015-10">Rhimes stepped back</a> from writing episodes for the series in 2015. Although Rhimes remains an executive producer on "Grey's Anatomy," she <a target="_blank" class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/shonda-rhimes-moving-to-netflix-spells-bad-news-for-network-tv-2017-8">shocked fans and industry leaders</a> in 2017 when <a target="_blank" class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/shonda-rhimes-left-abc-for-netflix-after-negative-talk-exec-2020-10">she left ABC</a> — the network that produced several of her projects — for Netflix.Rhimes <a target="_blank" class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/biggest-deals-netflix-hbo-jj-abrams-shonda-rhimes-ryan-murphy-2019-11#shonda-rhimes-netflix-5">signed the deal</a> for a base salary of about $150 million, <a target="_blank" class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/20/business/media/shonda-rhimes-netflix-series.html">The New York Times</a> reported. Her <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/shonda-rhimes-net-worth-fortune-spending-greys-anatomy-2020-9">contract with Netflix</a> was a jump from ABC, where she had a $10 million base salary. The switch-up rocked the entertainment industry, which viewed Rhimes as a lightning rod for successful and profitable content.Business Insider reported in 2017 that the shift was another sign that streaming could overtake traditional broadcast television.<div type="image" title="Shonda Rhimes and the &quot;Bridgerton&quot; cast season 3 sneak peek in February 2024." height="3293" width="5000" msid="109294389" hostid="261"></div>In the Sunday Times interview, Rhimes said the furor around "Grey's Anatomy" became so overwhelming that some fans sent death threats when they disagreed with how a season ended. As a result, Rhimes said, she had a police car stationed outside her home for a week following each season finale."They got mean," Rhimes said. "And you never knew who was going to really take offense in the wrong way."Rhimes also told the outlet she had to hire 24-hour security for her Los Angeles home."It was because people are dangerous and strange," Rhimes added.<div type="image" title="shonda rhimes" height="3840" width="5760" msid="109294390" hostid="261"></div>The outlet noted that when Rhimes burst onto the scene, she often discussed how much she enjoyed interacting with fans online. Rhimes said one of the reasons she'd stepped back from said interactions was fan behavior."Social media changed. Fans have passionate feelings, and I was always fine with that. I understand that the characters felt like their friends. They were my imaginary friends, too. That's why I was writing them. And I think people just had very strong feelings about what happened with their friends," she said. "But then it became weird."These days, Rhimes is focused on other popular series, including "Bridgerton," which debuted in 2020. Like "Grey's Anatomy," "Bridgerton" became an instant fan-favorite in 2020 and earned a spinoff series named "<a target="_blank" class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/bridgerton-king-george-illness-queen-charlotte-explains-2020-12">Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story</a>" in May 2023.Season three of "<a target="_blank" class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/bridgerton-season-3-details-information-what-we-know-2022-8">Bridgerton</a>" premieres in May.

Shonda Rhimes says police were stationed outside her home after 'Grey's Anatomy' finales because of upset fans: 'They got mean'

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Maksym Kuzminov was a Russian helicopter pilot who defected to Ukraine in August.</li><li>Kuzminov was living in Spain under a false identity until he was killed in February.</li></ul><a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/russian-pilot-defected-mi-8-helicopter-ukraine-2023-8">Maksym Kuzminov</a>, the 28-year-old Russian helicopter pilot who defected to Ukraine in August and later moved to Spain, was shot five times while less than 500 feet away from a local police station, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/russians-keep-turning-up-dead-all-over-the-world-6acc8990">The Wall Street Journal</a> reported.Kuzminov met a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/russian-helicopter-pilot-who-defected-to-ukraine-shot-dead-spain-2024-2">harrowing fate</a> in February when he was killed in the small coastal town of Villajoyosa, where he was living under a false identity.Speaking with Kuzminov's neighbors, witnesses, and authorities, The Journal reported new details of the Russian pilot's <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/more-russians-are-offering-to-defect-after-pilot-switched-sides-2023-9">defection</a> last year and his death on February 13. According to the report, Kuzminov's body was found less than 500 feet away from a police station, and authorities could have responded within minutes. But by then, Kuzminov was likely already dead, witnesses told the newspaper."When I called the emergency phone number, I already knew that the man was dead," the building manager of the condominium where Kuzminov was staying told The Journal.A medic found five small-caliber shots, one of which directly hit his heart, revealing the accuracy with which the perpetrator killed Kuzminov, according to the report.A suspect has yet to be identified, but an official working on the investigation told The Journal that investigators believe the Kremlin was involved in the pilot's killing.Kuzminov's fate was widely seen as part of a string of mysterious Russian deaths that have sparked suspicions around the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/list-of-people-putin-is-suspected-of-assassinating-2016-3">Kremlin's efforts to take out Russian leader Vladimir Putin's critics</a>.<a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/who-is-yevgeny-prigozhin-russian-tycoon-and-vladimir-putin-confidant-2022-10">Yevgeny Prigozhin</a>, the leader of the Wagner mercenary group who staged a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/wagner-group-yevgeny-prigozhin-improvised-armed-revolt-russia-cia-chief-2023-7">mutiny</a> against Russian military leadership, died in August in <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/wagner-groupo-victory-ukrainian-town-soledar-yevgeny-prigozhin-assassination-2023-9">a plane crash</a> outside a Moscow airport.Western intelligence officials and a former Russian intelligence officer told The Journal last year that <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/wagner-boss-prigozhin-plane-crash-assassination-putin-patrushev-wsj-2023-12">Nikolai Patrushev</a>, a close associate of Putin, orchestrated his death.Earlier in February, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/alexey-navalny-putin-main-political-foe-died-prison-russian-officials-2024-2">Alexey Navalny</a>, one of Putin's most vocal political opponents, was found dead in the Arctic penal colony where he was serving a 19-year sentence. A medical report indicated that Navalny died of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/russia-returns-alexey-navalny-body-vladimir-putin-yulia-navalnaya-funeral-2024-2">natural causes</a>, but that has not stopped many, including Navalny's family and the Biden Administration, from believing <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/analysis-navalny-death-widely-expected-putin-2024-2">foul play</a> may have been involved."Make no mistake, Putin is responsible for Navalny's death," President Joe Biden told reporters in a press conference on February 16.Following reports of Kuzminov's death, Moscow's foreign intelligence chief Sergei Naryshkin appeared to support the Russian pilot's fate."This traitor and criminal became a moral corpse at the very moment he planned his dirty and terrible crime," Naryshkin told the Russian state news agency TASS about a week after Kuzminov's death.

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