Samir Modi Arrested at Delhi Airport in Rape Case
Samir Modi, the brother of fugitive businessman Lalit Modi, was arrested at Delhi Airport on Thursday in relation to a rape case from 2019. The police confirmed that he was taken into custody upon returning from abroad, facing serious charges under the Indian Penal Code. His lawyer has denied the allegations, claiming they are unfounded and part of an extortion scheme. This incident follows a complaint lodged against him in 2019, which led to an ongoing investigation. Read on for more details about this developing story.
| Sep 19, 2025, 06:37 IST
Arrest of Samir Modi
Samir Modi, the brother of fugitive businessman Lalit Modi, was apprehended at Delhi Airport on Thursday in connection with a rape case dating back to 2019, according to police reports.
Authorities revealed that Samir was taken into custody upon his return from abroad. He faces charges under Section 376 (rape) and Section 506 (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code, following the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) at the New Friends Colony police station.
Meanwhile, Samir's lawyer has asserted that the allegations against him are false and part of an extortion attempt. A police source indicated that a complaint against Samir was filed in 2019, prompting the initiation of an investigation.