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Gangster Chhota Shakeel's brother-in-law, Arif Abubakar Shaikh dies of heart attack in Mumbai hospital
Arif Abubakar Shaikh, known as Arif Bhaijaan, passed away at Mumbai's J J Hospital. He was the brother-in-law of fugitive gangster Chhota Shakeel and was accused in a terror-funding case involving the Dawood gang. Shaikh, a businessman, was arrested by the NIA in May 2023 and was undergoing treatment at the hospital when he died. The NIA had attached his property in Thane district in July 2023. Shaikh and his brother were accused of extorting money for terrorist activities and collaborating with international terrorist organizations.
Dawood Ibrahim: From petty criminal to India's most wanted
Dawood Ibrahim Kaskar is among the most wanted criminals in India for being one of the masterminds behind the 1993 Mumbai blasts. He has been designated a global terrorist by the United Nation. He runs an international terrorist network, named D-Company, with his associates like Anees Ibrahim Shaikh, Chhota Shakeel, Javed Chikhna and Tiger Memon.
NIA case against Dawood Ibrahim, aides: Key accused's house attached under UAPA as 'proceeds of terrorism'
The Thane house of a man held by the National Investigation Agency in a 2022 case involving fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim and his aides has been attached as "proceeds of crime", an official said on Monday. The house of Arif Abubakar Shaikh alias Arif Bhaijaan, a key accused held in the case registered by NIA on February 3 last year, is located in Mangal Nagar in Mira Road in the neighbouring district, a statement from the Central probe agency said.
NIA files charge sheet against Dawood, Chhota Shakeel in terror funding case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday filed a charge sheet against fugitive underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, his close aide Chhota Shakeel and three other members of 'D-Company' in connection with its probe into raising funds to carry out terrorist activities in Mumbai and other parts of India.
25 lakh for information on Dawood, 20 lakh for Shakeel: NIA
The development comes at a time when a Financial Action Task Force team is in Pakistan to undertake onsite inspection over removal of the country from the 'grey list', which signifies increased monitoring over progress on measures related to curbing money laundering and terrorism financing.
NIA announces Rs 25 lakh reward on fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim
The probe agency has also announced a cash reward of Rs 20 lakh on Ibrahim's close aide Shakeel Shaikh alias Chhota Shakeel, and Rs 15 lakh each on associates Haji Anees alias Anees Ibrahim Shaikh, Javed Patel alias Javed Chikna and Ibrahim Mushtaq Abdul Razzak Memon alias Tiger Memon, an official said.
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US assistant secretary in Pakistan to discuss issues of Dawood Ibrahim
Responding to a question on whether Robinson will take up the issue of the transnational criminal and narcotics network of Karachi-based Dawood Ibrahim, a US State Department official said that they will raise the issue of transnational organized crime and narcotics trafficking with Pakistan, Global Strat View reported.
'Dawood is in Karachi', ED quotes don's nephew in charge sheet
The ED recently filed the charge sheet in a Mumbai court. This is the same case in which NCP leader Nawab Malik is also facing prosecution.
Prime facie proof Nawab Malik plotted with D-gang, says PMLA court
an FIR dated September 18, 2017, was registered at Kasarvadavli Police Station, Thane against Iqbal Kaskar, Mumtaz Shaikh and Israr Ali Jamil Sayyed for the offence of extortion under sections 384, 386 and 387 of IPC. Subsequently, Iqbal Kaskar, an associate of D Company and brother of Dawood Ibrahim and his associates, were also arrested under MCOCA and other sections. During the investigation, it is revealed that Hasina Parkar (deceased) was one of the prominent members of D Company and sister and close associate of Dawood Ibrahim, the order read.
National Investigation Agency arrests 2 for alleged links with Dawood gang
Both arrested are close relatives of Dawood's trusted aide Chhota Shakeel. While seeking their custody, the federal agency told the court that they are probing a larger conspiracy allegedly planned by the gang of striking terror in the India by attacking eminent personalities including politicians, businessman and others by using explosives and lethal weapons.
NIA arrests Chhota Shakeel's two aides for handling activities, financial transactions of Dawood's crime syndicate
"Both of them were apprehended from the western suburbs by an NIA team, which is probing the cases against Dawood Ibrahim's syndicate," the official said, adding that the duo was closely associated with gangster Chhota Shakeel and were involved in the cartel run by Ibrahim.
Maharashtra government open to reinvestigation in Loya death case: Minister
Loya, who was hearing the high-profile Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake encounter case of Gujarat, died of cardiac arrest in Nagpur on December 1, 2014, when he had gone to attend the wedding of a colleague's daughter.
Dawood abuses Shakeel’s aide for ‘dragging’ family next-gen into crime
Sources in the underworld said internal rivalry in the gang may have also played a part in the episode.
Devendra Fadnavis govt withdraws six cases against Sambhaji Bhide
Three of the cases withdrawn were filed after his supporters protested against the screening of Jodha Akbar in 2008. The cases against Bhide were withdrawn in June 2017.
Underworld gears up for Dawood Ibrahim's birthday; Chotta Shakeel & Anees Ibrahim main organisers of party
The Mumbai gang leader, who fled India in 1986, has also been identified as the mastermind behind the serial bomb blasts in India’s commercial capital in 1993 .
Three suspected Chhota Shakeel men arrested for extortion
The complainant had purchased a warehouse at Masjid Bunder from Faisal and Hanif in February, but had not got its possession, police said.
NIA seeks US, South Africa's help to probe Zahid Miyan-led plot to kill RSS, BJP men
Sources said the plan to eliminate BJP and RSS members may have been hatched by D Company to avenge the hanging of 1993 Mumbai blasts accused Yakub Memon.
Gangster Chhota Shakeel claims credit for rival Chhota Rajan's arrest
Dawood's lieutenant Shakeel has being trying to kill Rajan ever since the split in the gang occurred in the aftermath of the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts.
Saif Ali Khan agrees to mediation in hotel brawl case
A magistrate's court has suggested the mediation route in the matter of the 2012 brawl in which actor Saif Ali Khan is an accused.
US slaps sanctions against Dawood Ibrahim's brother
The US today slapped sanctions against two Indians, including a brother of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, and a Pakistan-based paper company for their ties with D Company.
Is the old underworld making a comeback? Or is a new kind of mafia calling the shots?
June 11, Jyotirmoy Dey, 56, got onto his bike at Ghatkopar in Mumbai and rode from his mother's place to his own home in Powai.
Three detained in Mumbai journalist, Jyotirmoy Dey, murder case let off
Three persons detained in connection with the murder of senior journalist Jyotirmoy Dey have been let off, police said today.
Mid Day scribe's killing: Sandalwood smuggler may have got Dey murdered
The Mumbai police on Wednesday detained three suspects including the shooter in the murder of journalist J Dey.
Businessman offered J Dey Rs 10 lakh to kill story: Cops
However, senior home department officials remained tight-lipped about the developments and said that a clear picture was yet to emerge.
ISI's major Iqbal, LeT chief Saeed in India's most-wanted list
The other fugitive terrorists facing Interpol red-corner notices are Hizbul chief Syed Salahuddin, LeT's Azam Cheema and Syed Zabiuddin Jabi.
India focusing more on D Company
India seems to be focusing more on underworld don Dawood Ibrahim as its list of most wanted fugitives, who are hiding in Pak contains 20 names from his gang.
India releases list of most 50 'most wanted fugitives' in Pakistan
Turning heat on the neighbour, India released a list of 50 "most wanted fugitives", including Dawood Ibrahim, Hafiz Saeed and Rehman Lakhvi, hiding in Pakistan.
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