Jay Dudhane, who has appeared in the reality shows Bigg Boss Marathi 3 and Splitsvilla, was arrested at Mumbai airport by Thane police in a Rs 5 crore fraud case. The reality TV star and fitness trainer
has been accused of selling a commercial property to several buyers through fake documents. The potential customers incurred great monetary losses with the transaction. Besides Jay, his family members, including his mother, sister, and grandparents, were also questioned in the fraud case. On Christmas Eve, Jay married his longtime girlfriend, Harshala Patil, who is a social media influencer. He posted photos from the ceremony online.
Bigg Boss Marathi 3's Jay Dudhane arrested in Rs 5 crore fraud case
According to
Pune Mirror, the reality TV contestant was arrested by Thane Police at Mumbai airport on December 4 in connection with an alleged Rs 5 crore fraud case. Jay reportedly used fake documents to sell the same store to many different buyers. Members of Jay's family, including his mother, sister, grandmother, and grandfather, were questioned in the FIR filed in the fraud case.Jay, who is known for his reality TV stints as
Bigg Boss Marathi 3’s first runner-up and
Splitsvilla 13 winner, is also a fitness trainer, model, and actor. The Thane Police are investigating the case, and more details about the financial fraud have yet to be released.
Jay Dudhane marries Harshala Patil
On December 24, 2025,
Jay married Harshala Patil, his longtime girlfriend. The couple was wed in a private ceremony in Thane with traditional Maharashtrian rituals alongside family and friends in attendance.
Afterwards, Jay and Harshala shared moments from their intimate wedding online, which quickly went viral.
Bigg Boss Marathi 3’s former contestants Surekha Kudachi and Trupti Desai were also guests at the wedding, as was
Mulshi Pattern director Pravin Tarde.