13-Year-Old Blackmailed for Rs 54 Lakhs; Four Arrested in Bina Theft Case

Shocking Theft Uncovered in Bina

The Cliff News | Bina | August 30, 2026

In a startling revelation in Bina, Sagar district of Madhya Pradesh, police have unearthed a case of elaborate theft where a 13-year-old minor was blackmailed and coerced into stealing lakhs of rupees in cash and gold jewelry from her own home. The main accused, Ayush Maina, along with three others, has been arrested.

Massive Recovery of Stolen Assets

Police have recovered assets and jewelry totaling Rs 54.37 lakhs. The family resided in an ancestral home in Bina, and Ayush Maina, who had access to the family through his work, is accused of orchestrating this heinous crime. Maina worked as a laborer and porter at the complainant's house.

Blackmail and Threats Lead to Theft

During his association with the family, Ayush Maina reportedly gained influence over the 13-year-old daughter. Police state that the accused not only intimidated and threatened the child but also blackmailed her with threats of death. Under duress, the girl handed over approximately 250 grams of gold, valued at around Rs 38 lakhs, and Rs 13 lakhs in cash from the ancestral home's locker to the accused.

Investigation Triggered by Missing Valuables

The sensational theft came to light when the complainant inspected their ancestral property on June 17, 2026. Noticing the absence of cash and valuables from the locker, they became suspicious and immediately filed a complaint at the Bina police station. The police promptly launched an investigation to uncover the truth.

Suspicions Mount Over Accused's Lavish Lifestyle

During the investigation, suspicion fell on the main accused, Ayush Maina, due to his sudden shift to an expensive lifestyle. Police inquiries and leads provided by the accused led to the recovery of expensive assets purchased with the stolen money. It was revealed that the accused, previously a laborer, was living a life of luxury after the theft.

Recovered Items Point to Lavish Spending

Police have recovered two cars (a Verna and an Artiga), a Bullet motorcycle, an iPhone, an air conditioner (AC), and an LED TV from the accused, along with expensive items used in home renovation. These items are believed to have been purchased with the stolen funds.

Gold Recovered from Guna

A significant development during the investigation revealed that Ayush Maina had hidden a portion of the stolen gold with his uncle, Ankush Balmiki, who resides in Guna. Acting swiftly on this information, police raided Guna and recovered the stolen gold.

Ongoing Interrogation and Further Investigation

The Bina police have arrested a total of four individuals, including the main accused, Ayush Maina. The police are currently interrogating all the accused to thoroughly investigate the transaction of the stolen amount and other aspects related to the recovered property. Given that a minor was used in the commission of the crime, the police are treating this case with extreme seriousness and are continuing further proceedings.