Police File Closure Report in Crowdfunding Misuse Case

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In a case of alleged misuse of crowdfunding funds raised for a child's medical treatment, police have filed a closure report in a magistrate's court, stating that the complaint was false and without merit. The case involved a complaint filed by activist Arif Ahmed Mansoor Sheikh in November 2024, alleging that the director of the Impact Guru app, Piyush Jain, along with the child's parents Nikhat and Noufil Kazi, misused funds raised for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). The alleged misuse of Rs 4.5 crore in funds was reportedly raised through crowdfunding, with actress Sana Khan sharing the appeal on her Instagram account.

Key Takeaways:

  • Police filed a closure report in the magistrate's court, stating that the complaint was false and without merit.
  • The complaint was filed by activist Arif Ahmed Mansoor Sheikh in November 2024, alleging misappropriation of Rs 4.5 crore raised through crowdfunding for a child's medical treatment.
  • The accused, Piyush Jain, director of the Impact Guru app, along with the child's parents Nikhat and Noufil Kazi, were allegedly involved in the misuse of funds.
  • Police found no evidence to support the allegations, and the documents shared during the probe, including those posted on social media, did not come from official sources.
  • The closure report stated that all allegations were baseless and lacked foundation, and no offense was found to have been committed.

Statistics:

  • Rs 4.5 crore: The amount of funds allegedly misused through crowdfunding.
  • January to June 2024: The timeframe during which the accused allegedly collected funds for the child's medical treatment.
  • 11 January 2024: The date on which actress Sana Khan shared the appeal on her Instagram account.
  • Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA): The medical condition for which the child was seeking treatment.

Sources:

  • "Police File Closure Report in Crowdfunding Misuse Case", The Times of India (Source not explicitly mentioned in the original text)
  • The original article itself, with a note on The Times of India's reprint rights: timescontent.com