Who is Ashish Kudbe alias Boma?

Ashish Kudbe, known as Boma, is a notorious cricket bookie and criminal arrested in Nagpur for extortion and harassment charges.

What extortion charges does Boma face?

Boma is accused of attempting to extort Rs20 lakh from a city businessman, Indrakumar Agarwal, through intimidation.

Has Boma been involved in other incidents?

Yes, Boma also faces charges for allegedly harassing and molesting female orchestra bar singers last year.

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Nagpur Bookie 'Boma' Nabbed After Two Months on Run

18 Jan

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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.

Nagpur Bookie 'Boma' Nabbed After Two Months on Run

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.