“Pimpri-Chinchwad Conversion Racket: American, Indian held for allegedly offering inducements to convert Hindus”, Organiser, July 29, 2025:
“In a case that has reignited the debate over foreign-funded religious conversions in India, Pimpri-Chinchwad Police have arrested an American national and his Indian associate for allegedly attempting to convert locals to Christianity using financial incentives.
A minor has also been detained in connection with the incident.
Police have identified the accused as Schaefer Javin Jacob (41) from California, USA, and Steven Vijay Kadam (46), a resident of Raisoni Society in Pimpri. Jacob was staying in a rented apartment near Mukai Chowk in Pimpri-Chinchwad…….”
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