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Money trail leads to arrest of 11th accused in Goregaon concert deaths case
Mumbai police arrested the eleventh suspect, Jiya Jacob, on April 22, 2026, following a money trail from the alleged main drug supplier Ayush Sahitya who was arrested last week. The probe into the Goregaon concert deaths on April 11 has expanded, with multiple arrests, bank freezes, and ongoing forensic testing.
Why It Matters
The timeline shows how a drug supply network connected to a high-profile event can be unraveled through financial tracing, highlighting law enforcement efforts to hold participants accountable and prevent similar incidents.
Timeline
7 Events
Eleventh accused to be produced in court
April 23, 2026
Jiya Jacob is to be produced before the Borivali magistrate court on Thursday (April 23, 2026).
Forensic reports pending to determine cause of death
April 22, 2026
Samples sent to Kalina forensic laboratory are awaiting analysis to determine the exact cause of death of the two students.
Ten people arrested in the case; statements ongoing
April 22, 2026
By April 22, 2026, ten people had been arrested in the case. Police have recorded statements from about 40 attendees who were at the concert.
Jiya Jacob arrested; bank accounts frozen; linked to money trail
April 22, 2026
Jiya Jacob was arrested on Wednesday evening in connection with the case. Police said the arrest followed the money trail from Ayush Sahitya, and her bank accounts were frozen as investigators verify her role in the drug supply chain.
Jiya Jacob detained for questioning
April 21, 2026
33-year-old Jiya Jacob was detained for questioning late on Tuesday night as part of the investigation.
Ayush Sahitya arrested; money trail linked to drug supply chain
April 16, 2026
Police arrested Ayush Sahitya, identified as the alleged main drug supplier. Investigators say a money trail connects him to other accused and financed entry into the concert venue.
Deaths of two JBIMS students at Goregaon concert
April 11, 2026
Two MBA students from the Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS) died during a music concert at the NESCO Exhibition Centre in Goregaon due to suspected drug overdose, prompting the investigation.