Self-proclaimed scientist and miracle doctor Munir Khan was arrested on Wednesday on charges of cheating and forgery after his anticipatory bail plea was rejected by the Supreme Court on Monday. Khan surrendered at the Versova police station and was produced before a local court, which remanded him in police custody till May17. Khan, who was on the run since last year, has been accused of cheating over 185 people by claiming that his medicine ‘Body Revival’ can cure all disease, including cancer. He had priced the medicine at Rs15,600 per 100ml bottle, the police said.
Earlier, three of Khan’s aides were arrested in the case. “After Khan was exposed as a quack, all the people who were conned by him complained to us. We have 64 victims’ statements already recorded in the case,” said Suresh Nalawade, senior police inspector, Versova police station. Khan’s advertisements on TV channels regarding his medicine featured him with yesteryear television actor Tabassum. The actor had also intervened in the case, saying Khan had misled her into appearing for advertisements with him, police added.
Earlier, three of Khan’s aides were arrested in the case. “After Khan was exposed as a quack, all the people who were conned by him complained to us. We have 64 victims’ statements already recorded in the case,” said Suresh Nalawade, senior police inspector, Versova police station. Khan’s advertisements on TV channels regarding his medicine featured him with yesteryear television actor Tabassum. The actor had also intervened in the case, saying Khan had misled her into appearing for advertisements with him, police added.
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