Pune Bhishi Scam: Jeweller Still Absconding, Khadakwasla MLA Tapkir Urges Govt To Regulate Investment Schemes
Pune Bhishi Scam: Jeweller Still Absconding, Khadakwasla MLA Tapkir Urges Govt To Regulate Investment Schemes
Over a month after allegedly duping over 2,000 people through fraudulent investment schemes, Vishnu Dahiwal, the owner of Shree Jewellers in Pune, remains untraceable. His disappearance has sparked outrage among investors and concern within the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly.
आपल्या मतदारसंघातील धायरी गावात श्री ज्वेलर्स या सराफ यांनी सुवर्ण भिशी योजना सुरू केली होती. या योजनेत भाजीवाले,टपरीवाले,तसेच गोरगरीब व सामान्य नागरिकांनी मोठ्या प्रमाणावर गुंतवणूक केली. मात्र,ही योजना फसवणुकीची असल्याचे स्पष्ट होताच नागरिकांनी १ तारखेला तक्रार अर्ज दाखल केला pic.twitter.com/AR75dNOwSM
— Bhimrao Tapkir (@BhimraoTapkir) July 1, 2025
On July 1, Khadakwasla MLA Bhimrao Tapkir raised the issue during the Assembly’s monsoon session, pointing out the growing number of unregulated Bhishi (monthly installment-based) schemes run by jewellers across the state. Tapkir urged the government to introduce clear regulatory measures to prevent such frauds.
Responding to the matter, Minister of State for Home Affairs Yogesh Kadam assured the House that once detailed information is submitted, the government will take necessary action and issue relevant instructions.
गृह विभाग तारांकित प्रश्न क्रमांक पाच वर
— Yogesh Ramdas Kadam (@iYogeshRKadam) July 1, 2025
विधानसभेतून उत्तर देताना…
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Dahiwal is accused of collecting large sums of money from investors under the pretext of running Bhishi schemes, where individuals deposit monthly amounts with the promise of returns in gold or cash. However, since May 24, he has been missing, leaving hundreds of families in financial distress.
Investors from the Dhayari area have voiced frustration over the lack of swift police action. They also pointed out that just days before disappearing, Dahiwal allegedly faked a robbery at his store on May 21 — a case for which the police had already been alerted. Despite this, they claim no serious action was taken, raising questions about lapses in the investigation.
As the number of victims grows and pressure mounts, affected families continue to demand justice, while legislators push for stronger safeguards around informal financial schemes often run without oversight in jewellery shops.
