The Kasturba Marg Police have arrested a builder and his son for allegedly duping dozens of investors and homebuyers of several crores by promising flats that were never delivered. The accused, Ashok Jethwa (55) and his son Mihir Jethwa (35), were traced to a hotel in Ernakulam and brought to Mumbai by Zone 12’s special team on Tuesday.

Police said over six criminal cases are registered against the duo at the Kasturba Marg Police Station alone, with additional FIRs at the Borivali and MHB police stations. The Jethwas allegedly posed as developers and lured buyers with fake permissions, fabricated documents and false assurances of timely possession.