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A non-bailable warrant (NBW) has been executed, leading to the arrest of Nowhera Shaik, the main accused in the Heera Gold investment fraud, by the Inthezargunj Police of Warangal. The NBW was issued on August 20, 2025, by the Principal District and Sessions Judge of Warangal following her repeated failure to appear in court despite earlier conditional bail arrangements (The Times of India).
Case History & Legal Developments
- Initially granted conditional bail in a case dating back to 2021, where three complainants alleged a combined loss of ₹33 lakh, Nowhera Shaik neglected to attend subsequent hearings—prompting the courts to issue the NBW (The Times of India).
- The arrest was carried out when she complied with bail terms by visiting the police station; the pending NBW was then enacted, leading to her custody (The Times of India).
- Shaik is currently detained at the Warangal police station under the supervision of women officers and CCTV surveillance, and will be presented before the court shortly (The Times of India).
- Nationwide, she faces around 33 cases, and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is investigating potential money laundering activities linked to her and the Heera Group (The Times of India).
Broader Context & Proceedings
- In May 2025, Hyderabad police arrested Nowhera Shaik in Faridabad, executing additional NBWs from 2018 registered by the Central Crime Station (CCS) (The Siasat Daily, Wikipedia).
- The Telangana High Court, on May 29, dismissed her petitions seeking to cancel these NBWs, terming them infructuous—marking a setback in her legal efforts (The Times of India).
- Earlier, in July 2025, the Supreme Court authorized the ED to proceed with arresting Shaik and auctioning attached properties to compensate defrauded investors. The ED has so far realized approximately ₹5.5 crore from property sales, with plans for further auctions (The Times of India).
