The woman met Arif on social media last year, according to the complaint.
Police probe claim of videos involving 80 women
NAVI MUMBAI: A 22-year-old gym trainer has been arrested for allegedly raping a woman on the pretext of marriage, with the complainant claiming that his mobile phone contains obscene videos of over 80 women that were allegedly sold on pornographic websites. On Monday night, a 23-year-old woman approached Nalasopara police, alleging that Arif Shaikh repeatedly raped her in 2025 on the pretext of marriage.
Some obscene videos of women have been found on the mobile phone, and we are investigating the matter from that angle,” said Vishal Valvi, senior police inspector at Nalasopara police station. Two women have approached the police so far, and investigators are examining the accused’s phone to verify the allegations. She subsequently approached local Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) functionaries for assistance before lodging a complaint with the police. Police are examining the videos allegedly recovered from his mobile phone and investigating whether other women were also targeted. “We have received a complaint from one woman and registered a case accordingly. He added that the allegations made by the complainant were being verified.