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Nagpur Bookie 'Boma' Nabbed After Two Months on Run
18 Jan
Summary
- Notorious cricket bookie Ashish Kudbe, known as Boma, arrested after two months.
- Accused of attempting to extort Rs20 lakh from a city businessman.
- Also faces charges for harassing female singers at an orchestra bar.
Ashish Kudbe, a notorious cricket bookie and criminal known as Boma, was apprehended on January 18, 2026, after being a fugitive for two months. This capture is the result of dedicated efforts by Zonal DCP Rahul Madane's special squad. Boma is facing serious charges, including an FIR filed at Sadar police station for allegedly threatening to extort Rs20 lakh from city businessman Indrakumar Agarwal.
Further investigations revealed accusations of misbehavior, molestation, and harassment against female orchestra bar singers last year under the MIDC police station's jurisdiction. Witnesses reported that Boma brandished a gun to intimidate staff and musicians while harassing a woman singer. The bookie, allegedly linked to Mumbai's betting networks, gained infamy after a viral apology video for hurling abuses while intoxicated.
Despite his attempts to evade capture, including alleged hideouts in Goa, Boma is now in custody. The police are working to uncover his connections to other criminal activities and networks. Strict legal action is anticipated under the Arms Act and other relevant laws, bringing a conclusion to his recent period of being at large.
