Mumbai Police Bust High-Profile Sex Racket in Girgaum; Marathi and Bollywood Actresses Rescued

Unit 4 of the Mumbai Police Crime Branch has busted a high-profile prostitution racket operating out of a luxury hotel in the Girgaum area. The operation has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry, as the police rescued two well-known actresses—one a prominent face in Marathi cinema and the other a Bengali actress who has also appeared in Bollywood films.

A female makeup artist, who allegedly operated as the pimp and orchestrated the racket, has been arrested.

The Raid and Rescue Operation

Acting on precise intelligence that a commercial sex racket was being run out of a reputed hotel in Girgaum, the Crime Branch set up a trap. Officers raided the premises, catching the perpetrators red-handed and rescuing the two victims.

The Price Tag: Investigations revealed that the clients were being charged a massive ₹2 lakh per night for an actress.

The Modus Operandi: The arrested makeup artist allegedly exploited her industry connections to groom and force struggling or vulnerable actresses into commercial sex work for high-paying clientele.

Current Status of the Investigation

The accused woman is currently in police custody and faces severe charges under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act (ITPA).

Meanwhile, the two rescued actresses have been moved to a safe location. The Mumbai Police are thoroughly investigating the network to determine how long the racket had been operational and to identify the high-profile clients involved. Officers will be recording detailed statements from the rescued actresses, and further major revelations are expected as the probe widens. Stay tuned to know more about it and others only with us and if you have anything to share do comment below and share your thoughts.