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Washim Moneylender Sisters' Homes Raided: Silver Bricks, Cash Worth Crores Seized!
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News18•01-10-2026, 23:34
Washim Moneylender Sisters' Homes Raided: Silver Bricks, Cash Worth Crores Seized!
- •Major action against illegal moneylending in Washim led to the seizure of 88 kg of silver worth 2 crores and 13 lakh 300 rupees in cash.
- •The Cooperative Department and police raided the homes of Priya Daulatrao Waychal and Alka Daulatrao Waychal.
- •During the operation, silver bricks, biscuits, cash, blank checks, property documents, and moneylending transaction registers were found.
- •An investigation is underway to determine how the two moneylender sisters acquired such a large amount of property.
- •Legal action has been initiated under the Maharashtra Moneylending Regulation Act, with potential involvement of Income Tax, ED, and CBI.
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During the raid at the homes of female moneylenders Priya and Alka Waychal, authorities seized 88 kg of silver worth 2 crores, 13 lakh 300 rupees in cash, blank anonymous checks, immovable property documents, sale deeds, agreements, and moneylending registers.
The Cooperative Department, along with the police, conducted the operation and initiated legal action against the two female moneylenders under the Maharashtra Moneylending Regulation Act.
An investigation is underway to determine how the suspects acquired their massive property, and further inquiry into their illegal moneylending transactions is being conducted to decide on additional legal steps and potential investigations by agencies like the Income Tax, ED, and CBI.
