<p>Police have invoked the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against nine people, including seven women, for allegedly operating a <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/police-bust-sex-racket-operating-from-spa-in-thane-five-women-rescued-one-arrested-23632410" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">prostitution racket near Kalyan railway station in Thane district</a>, officials said.</p>
<p>According to police, the action was taken after investigators found that the accused had allegedly formed an organised crime syndicate and were involved in exploiting women for financial gain.</p>
<p>Assistant Commissioner of Police (Kalyan) Ashok Honmane said the investigation revealed the organised nature of the alleged operation.</p>
<h2>Investigation reveals organised network</h2>
<p>Officials said the nine <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/maharashtra-40-year-old-woman-held-after-cops-bust-sex-racket-in-thanes-bhiwandi-23613093" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">accused were arrested</a> for allegedly conspiring to force 20 women into prostitution by offering them money and exploiting their circumstances.</p>
<p>Police said the accused were allegedly running the racket in a systematic manner near the busy railway station area.</p>
<p>The investigation focused on identifying those involved in managing the network and the methods used to bring women into the racket.</p>
<h2>Case registered under multiple laws</h2>
<p>A case was initially registered at Mahatma Phule Chowk police station in Kalyan on February 21 this year.</p>
<p>The accused were booked under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act.</p>
<p>During the investigation, police collected evidence regarding the alleged involvement of the accused in organised criminal activities. Based on these findings, authorities decided to invoke provisions of MCOCA.</p>
<h2>Accused re-arrested after court approval</h2>
<p>Officials said the accused were already lodged in Kalyan District Jail in connection with <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/maharashtra-prostitution-racket-busted-in-thane-1-held-5-women-rescued-23192014" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">the case</a>.</p>
<p>After receiving permission from a local court, police re-arrested the accused on June 30 under the provisions of MCOCA.</p>
<p>Police said further investigation is underway to examine the extent of the alleged network and identify whether more people were involved in the operation.</p>
<p>Authorities added that action under MCOCA was initiated due to the organised nature of the alleged crime and the evidence gathered during the probe.</p>
<h2>Three women held for stealing Rs 1 lakh copper cables in Palghar</h2>
<p>In another case, the police have arrested three women for allegedly stealing copper cables valued at more than Rs 1 lakh from an industrial construction site in Maharashtra''s Palghar district, officials said on Tuesday.<br /><br />The incident occurred on the intervening night of June 18-19 in the Vasai area, where construction of a power house was underway.</p>
<p><strong>(With inputs from PTI)</strong></p>

Thane police invoked MCOCA against nine people, including seven women, for allegedly running a prostitution racket near Kalyan railway station

Thane: Nine accused in Kalyan prostitution racket booked under MCOCA

Three women held for stealing Rs 1 lakh copper cables in Palghar

According to police, the action was taken after investigators found that the accused had allegedly formed an organised crime syndicate and were involved in exploiting women for financial gain

Thane: 7 women among 9 held for running prostitution racket, booked under MCOCA

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