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"Dawood Ibrahim's Properties Attract Bidders in Multi-Crore Auction Event"
Two of the four properties owned by the family of Dawood Ibrahim, a notorious underworld figure and key accused in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts, were successfully auctioned in Mumbai. The properties, which were under the name of Ibrahim's mother, were sold under the Safema act. One piece of agricultural land, with a base price of Rs 15,440, fetched a bid of Rs 2.01 crore, while another parcel of land sold for Rs 3.28 lakh, surpassing its reserve price. The identity of the successful bidder, reportedly a Delhi-based lawyer, was not disclosed. This follows previous auctions of Ibrahim's properties in 2017 and 2020.
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"Exposé Uncovers High-Priced 'Donkey Flights' as Migrants Risk All for American Dream"
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"Unveiling Epstein's Circle: Upcoming Court Documents May Reveal High-Profile Associates"
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Former US President Bill Clinton, referred to as "Doe 36," has been named 50 times in a sex trafficking probe report linked to the Jeffrey Epstein case. Confidential court papers, soon to be unsealed, will publicly identify about 150 individuals previously mentioned anonymously in connection with the lawsuit filed by Virginia Giuffre. Giuffre has accused Epstein of forcing her into sexual encounters with prominent figures, including Prince Andrew. Epstein, who had ties to influential people, was convicted in 2008 and later died by suicide in 2019 while facing further charges.
"Israeli Impersonator Indicted for Posing as Soldier, Stealing Weapons, and Photo Op with Netanyahu"
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"Indians Repatriated Amid 'Donkey Flight' Trafficking Probe"
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The Gujarat CID is investigating a suspected illegal immigration network after a Nicaragua-bound flight from Gujarat was returned from France due to human trafficking suspicions. The Airbus A340, carrying 276 passengers, was grounded for four days before landing in Mumbai. At least 60 passengers from Gujarat are being questioned to determine if they intended to enter the US illegally after reaching Latin America. The CID has formed four teams to probe the case, focusing on the role of agents who may have facilitated the travel. French authorities are also conducting a judicial investigation into the incident.