Investigators suspect Sontu Jain’s links to Dawood-gang in Dubai
   Date :28-Aug-2023

Sontu Jain 
 
 
Staff Reporter
In a shocking revelation, investigators have unearthed suspected connections between fugitive fraudster Ananth alias Sontu Navratan Jain and members of the notorious Dawood-gang in Dubai. This revelation comes on the heels of extension of Sontu’s tourist visa despite the enforcement of a Look out Circular (LoC) by the Indian Government. High-ranking police officials have disclosed that Sontu had been operating an expansive illegal online business from Dubai, boasting a luxurious office space and a team of staff members. The investigation suggests that several other fraudsters are also operating similar illicit enterprises from Dubai, reportedly with the support of Naved, a close associate of the Dawood Ibrahim gang.
 
Reliable sources have indicated that over the past five years, Dawood Ibrahim’s network has ventured into the on-line gambling, with Naved emerging as a main figure in its operations. The on-line gaming software, along with its abroad servers, is allegedly developed by a software firm linked to Naved. This complex structure has made it immensely challenging for investigative agencies to track down servers and hold those responsible accountable. It has been asserted that the D-gang members were offering support to these illegal business operators. Notably, during the raid on Sontu’s residence in Gondia on July 22, the police seized Rs 17 crore in cash, 14 kg of gold, and 294 kg of silver with a combined worth of Rs 27 crore.
 
Subsequently, Rs 85 lakh cash and gold worth over Rs 4.5 crore was found in the lockers of Sontu Jain and his family members. It has been revealed that Sontu operated an illegal online gaming platform under the guise of ‘DiamondExchange.com.’ The platform allegedly manipulated unsuspecting victims into engaging in various gambling activities, such as Rummy and Teen Patti, leading to significant financial losses for many. The investigation into this on-line gaming fraud case started when a Nagpur-based businessman approached the police, claiming to have been duped of Rs 58 crore by Sontu’s gaming platform. He alleged that the results were manipulated, leading to substantial financial losses. When the victim demanded his money back, Sontu not only refused but also issued threats.