{
  "id": 10219869,
  "title": "High-Profile Sex Racket Busted In Thane; Mumbai-Based Web Series Actress Arrested, 2 Rescued",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/high-profile-sex-racket-busted-in-thane-mumbai-based-web-series",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-27T13:10:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/high-profile-sex-racket-busted-in-thane-mumbai-based-web-series-actress-arrested-2-rescued"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Thane Police have dismantled a high-profile prostitution racket in the Wagle Estate area, apprehending a 26-year-old Mumbai-based actress from an alleged involvement in the trade. The Anti-Human Trafficking Cell (AHTC) of the Thane Crime Branch acted on intelligence, striking a blow to the network that exploited female artists. Two female actors were rescued during the operation, which took place after the suspect agreed to a decoy customer's request to bring women to a bar and restaurant. The police recovered cash and mobile phones from the scene and have registered a case under the Prevention of Immoral Traffic Act (PITA). Further probes are underway to identify other involved parties and the actresses' previous works.",
  "summary": "Thane: In a major crackdown on human trafficking, the Anti-Human Trafficking Cell (AHTC) of the Thane Crime Branch busted a high-profile prostitution racket in the Wagle Estate area. Police arrested a 26-year-old Mumbai-based actress, known for her work in Hindi web series and Bhojpuri films, for allegedly running a sex racket and soliciting female artists into commercial sex work. During the…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}