Bhopal: Machhli's Dubai Real Estate and ₹100 Crore Foreign Deals Under Scrutiny
The Crime Branch in Bhopal has uncovered a vast narcotics and hawala network run by Shahwar Machhli, with significant investments in Dubai real estate and suspicious foreign transactions totaling ₹100 crore. The investigation has also revealed the use of honey traps to extort money from influential individuals.
Narcotics NetworkDubai Real EstateSuspicious TransactionsHawala NetworkHoney TrapsReal Estate MaharashtraAug 18, 2025
Digital evidence recovered from seized mobile phones has exposed suspicious foreign transactions worth nearly Rs 100 crore, involving financial trails across India, Dubai, and Malaysia, sources said on Monday.
Police officials stated that Shahwar and his nephew Yaseen Machhli operated a transnational narcotics and hawala network, using illegal channels to move large sums abroad. Chat records extracted from devices indicate links to multiple Gulf countries, pointing to a wider financial web.
During interrogation, Yaseen allegedly admitted that he had learned blackmail tactics directly from his uncle. According to officials, women were used to honey-trap businessmen and influential individuals, who were later extorted for large sums, funneled through the drug and hawala networks to foreign accounts.
Multiple raids on Shahwar’s properties have already led to the seizure of cash worth crores, luxury vehicles, and land documents. With fresh evidence of foreign property ownership, agencies are now preparing to seek international cooperation. Officials said Interpol and Dubai Police may be approached to widen the scope of the probe.
14 arrests have been made so far in the ongoing investigation. Shahwar’s operations reportedly extended from Bhopal and Indore to Mumbai and Delhi, forming a major MD drug supply chain with international financial links.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Shahwar Machhli?
Shahwar Machhli is a key accused in the high-profile MD drugs racket in Bhopal. He is known for running a vast narcotics network and making significant investments in Dubai real estate.
What evidence has been found against Shahwar and his nephew Yaseen?
Digital evidence recovered from seized mobile phones has exposed suspicious foreign transactions worth nearly Rs 100 crore. Chat records also indicate links to multiple Gulf countries and the use of honey traps to extort money from influential individuals.
How many arrests have been made in this investigation?
Over 14 arrests have been made so far in the ongoing investigation into Shahwar Machhli's operations.
What international cooperation is being sought in this case?
Agencies are preparing to seek international cooperation, possibly from Interpol and Dubai Police, to widen the scope of the probe and track down foreign assets and transactions.
What are the financial links involved in this case?
The financial links involve a transnational narcotics and hawala network, with transactions spanning India, Dubai, and Malaysia. The network used illegal channels to move large sums of money abroad.
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