Mumbai PhD Student Charged with Sexual Abuse Under False Marriage Promise in US Case

Oct 15, 2025 08:03 pm CST

A 29-year-old Mumbai man pursuing his PhD at the University of Illinois faces serious charges for sexually abusing a 31-year-old woman from his hometown under false marriage promises. The alleged abuse occurred in both Mumbai and the US over a five-month period, with additional charges including physical assault and criminal intimidation. Mumbai police have registered the case under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.