₹16.16 lakh cash seized from Mercedes at APMC check post amid enforcement of model code of conduct
Maharashtra: Amid strict enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct during the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation Elections 2025-26, the Election Surveillance Team seized ₹16.16 lakh in cash from a Mercedes car at the APMC Market checkpost on Friday afternoon.
Cash Found During Routine Inspection
The seizure occurred during a routine vehicle inspection near Arenja Circle on January 9th at around 12:30 p.m. Officials stated that the driver was unable to provide satisfactory answers regarding the source and purpose of the cash, following which the money was seized and further action was initiated.
In accordance with the State Election Commission’s directives, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation has deployed 27 Static Surveillance Teams (SSTs) at entry points and nine major locations across the city to monitor illegal cash movement and other violations. These teams are working around the clock in three shifts to ensure strict adherence to the Model Code of Conduct.
