{
  "id": 887876,
  "title": "Mumbai Police Bust Alleged ₹30-Crore Ponzi And MLM Investment Racket; 4 Arrested In AI Origin-Digital Origin Probe",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/mumbai-police-bust-alleged-30-crore-ponzi-and-mlm-investment-racket-4",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-08-14T15:20:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/mumbai-police-bust-alleged-30-crore-ponzi-and-mlm-investment-racket-4-arrested-in-ai-origin-digital-origin-probe"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai Police have dismantled a suspected Rs 30 crore Ponzi and multi-level marketing (MLM) investment scheme, arresting four individuals as part of an AI Origin-Digital Origin investigation. The Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU) of the Mumbai Police's Economic Offences Wing conducted a meticulous probe, posing as investors to gather information before taking action. The accused are alleged to have presented fake business opportunities, such as BMC contracting, gaming applications, and solar projects, to lure investors. However, investigators found no substantial evidence of the claimed businesses. The scheme allegedly collected around Rs 30 crore from investors and operated through an MLM model, where members earned by recruiting others and adding around 500 members. Cash, two cars, and seven laptops were seized during raids at five locations. The accused allegedly even transported nine people to Thailand for promotional activities. The investigation continues, with the EIU probing further into the scheme's extent across states like Maharashtra, Goa, and Karnataka.",
  "summary": "Mumbai, August 15, 2026: The Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU) of the Mumbai Police’s Economic Offences Wing has busted an alleged Ponzi and multi-level marketing (MLM) racket that lured investors with promises of 5 to 7 per cent returns. The investigation has revealed that around Rs 30 crore was allegedly collected from investors through the scheme operating under the names AI Origin and Digital…",
  "key_points": [],
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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."
}