Businessman Samir Modi, the 55-year-old younger brother of fugitive former IPL chief Lalit Modi, was arrested by Delhi Police on September 18 at Indira Gandhi International Airport. He was taken into custody by officers from the New Friends Colony police station as he prepared to board a flight. Police confirmed that he had recently returned from abroad.
The arrest followed a complaint lodged by a woman on September 13. She accused Modi of rape and criminal intimidation, with reports indicating that the alleged incident dates back to 2019. Based on her statement, police registered a case under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code, which pertains to rape, and Section 506, which covers criminal intimidation. The woman approached authorities only recently, triggering a fresh investigation that culminated in his detention.
Samir Modi serves as Executive Director at Godfrey Phillips India Ltd, a leading tobacco company that is part of Modi Enterprises. He has been involved in the family&rsquo;s wide-ranging businesses in retail, cosmetics, and lifestyle sectors. His arrest comes at a time when the Modi family has faced public disputes and legal battles over corporate control. In 2024, Samir Modi had accused his mother Bina Modi and other company directors of conspiracy in a boardroom conflict. Though acquitted in a related defamation case, he alleged threats and misconduct, including an incident involving a security officer. Investigations in that matter did not result in charges against his mother or the directors, though the feud became widely known.
Following his detention at the airport, a local court remanded him to police custody for interrogation. Authorities have not released details regarding the relationship between the complainant and the accused or the circumstances of the alleged incident. Officials said more information would be disclosed as the investigation moves forward.
The arrest has renewed focus on the Modi family, already under scrutiny due to Lalit Modi&rsquo;s ongoing legal troubles abroad. Observers note that the case also highlights how old allegations of sexual assault are being pursued in high-profile situations, even as the immediate business disputes of the family remain separate from the current criminal proceedings.

Samir Modi Arrested on Rape and Intimidation Charges

Delhi Police detain businessman Samir Modi after rape case complaint filed by woman

Samir Modi Arrested on Rape & Intimidation Charges

Delhi Police detain businessman Samir Modi after rape case complaint filed by woman

September 19, 2025 | 01:40 IST