Sachin Waze, a dismissed Mumbai Police officer, submitted evidence on Friday regarding the ₹100 crore extortion case allegedly involving former State Home Minister Anil Deshmukh to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Waze's submission includes significant proof of financial misconduct, implicating high-profile figures and raising serious questions about political and police corruption in Maharashtra.

Key Allegations and Evidence

In his statement to ANI, Waze asserted, "Whatever has happened, the proof is there. The money used to go through his (Anil Deshmukh) PA, CBI has the proof, and I have also written a letter to Devendra Fadnavis. I have submitted all the evidence. In the letter that I wrote, I also gave the name of Jayant Patil. I am ready for that (NARCO test)."

Background on Sachin Waze

Sachin Waze is also implicated in the 2021 Antilia bomb scare and Mansukh Hiren murder case. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed a corruption case against Anil Deshmukh after accusations surfaced that, during his tenure as home minister, he had instructed police officers to collect ₹100 crore per month from bar owners. Deshmukh was subsequently arrested but later granted bail.

Political Allegations and Counterclaims

In July, NCP-SP leader Anil Deshmukh accused Devendra Fadnavis of coercing him to write affidavits against Uddhav Thackeray, Aaditya Thackeray, Ajit Pawar, and Anil Parab. Deshmukh claimed, “Three years ago Devendra Fadnavis sent a man to me and asked me to write four affidavits. I was asked to make written allegations against Uddhav Thackeray, Aaditya Thackeray, Ajit Pawar, and Anil Parab. Devendra Fadnavis sent the affidavits and asked me to sign them. I was told that if I did this, then neither ED nor CBI would come after me,” said Waze.

Devendra Fadnavis dismissed these accusations, asserting that he would not tolerate any personal allegations made against him. Anil Deshmukh, the former Home Minister of Maharashtra, was arrested by the ED in 2021 on suspicion of money laundering and spent several months in jail.

Legal and Criminal Background of Sachin Waze

Sachin Waze was arrested by the NIA in March 2021 in connection with the discovery of explosives in a car parked near Mukesh Ambani's residence in Mumbai. Waze is the main suspect in placing the explosives-laden vehicle near Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani's house, Antilia, on February 25, 2021.

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Response from Anil Deshmukh

Responding to Waze's remarks, Anil Deshmukh said, “5-6 days back, I had levelled allegations against Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, that 3 years ago he attempted to send the then CM Uddhav Thackeray and Aaditya Thackeray to jail and came to me with a false affidavit. I revealed this to the public.”

Deshmukh added, “What Sachin Waze did today is a new tactic by Devendra Fadnavis. Bombay High Court had said about Sachin Waze that he is a man with a criminal background, he has been arrested on two murder charges, and he is still lodged in jail. Such a man with a criminal background can't be believed, his statement can't be trusted - Bombay High Court judgement states the same.”

Conclusion

The submission of evidence by Sachin Waze in the ₹100 crore extortion case involving Anil Deshmukh has brought new developments to the forefront, shedding light on deep-seated issues within Maharashtra's political and police systems. As the investigation continues, the allegations and counterclaims between Anil Deshmukh and Devendra Fadnavis will be closely watched, highlighting the complexities of power dynamics and corruption in the state.

Additional Information

Corruption Allegations: The case highlights severe corruption allegations against former State Home Minister Anil Deshmukh, with significant implications for Maharashtra's political landscape.

Political Turmoil: The accusations between Anil Deshmukh and Devendra Fadnavis underscore ongoing political conflicts and attempts to influence legal proceedings.

Criminal Background: Sachin Waze's involvement in high-profile cases, including the Antilia bomb scare and Mansukh Hiren murder, raises questions about the credibility and motivations behind the evidence submitted.

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