Businessman Arrested for Alleged Kidnapping and Forced Oral Sex of Two Minor Cousins in Mumbai

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A businessman in South Mumbai has been arrested for allegedly kidnapping two cousins, aged 17 and 19, and forcing them to perform oral sex. The incident occurred after the 17-year-old minor had stolen Rs. 3 lakh from the businessman in February. The minor had been working at the businessman's angadia shop and had fled with the money, leading to a case being registered against him. The businessman, along with three others, allegedly abducted the cousins, assaulted them, and made them perform oral sex before taking them to the police station, where the minor was arrested for theft.

Key Takeaways:

  • The businessman was arrested for allegedly kidnapping and forcing oral sex on two minor cousins, aged 17 and 19.
  • The incident occurred on July 4, when the minor's cousin was abducted along with him by the businessman and three others.
  • The businessman had a prior case against the minor for stealing Rs. 3 lakh from him in February.
  • The minor had been working at the businessman's angadia shop before fleeing with the money.
  • The offence has been registered under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO).
  • The businessman's business partner and two employees are absconding and a case has been registered against them.
  • The minor was questioned about the Rs. 40 lakhs in cash that the businessman was carrying, but it is unclear if any money was actually stolen.
  • The incident is a serious violation of human rights and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO).

Statistics:

  • Rs. 3 lakh: the amount of money stolen by the 17-year-old minor from the businessman in February.
  • Rs. 40 lakhs: the amount of money the businessman was allegedly carrying when he was abducted with the cousins.
  • 2: the number of minor cousins allegedly kidnapped and forced to perform oral sex.
  • 4: the number of people involved in the alleged kidnapping and assault, including the businessman and three others.
  • 1: the number of person arrested and taken into custody, the businessman.

Sources:

  • Hindustan Times (Article, no date provided)