Mumbai: Senior IPS officer and National Investigation Agency (NIA) chief Sadanand Date was on Monday repatriated to Maharashtra and is likely to take over as the state’s police chief once incumbent Rashmi Shukla retires on Dec 31. Date, a 1990-batch IPS officer, was appointed as the head of NIA in March last year. Date, who headed the state Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and also served as joint commissioner of police (crime) and joint commissioner of police (law & order) in Mumbai, fought with 26/11 terrorist Ajmal Kasab at Cama Hospital and was injured.

Date is widely regarded as one of the most honest IPS officers and a highly professional policeman.He is known for his initiatives and reforms to make policing effective, improving the delivery of police services, organisational development of the police, counter-terrorism, community policing, and even police welfare. Date received several commendations and awards in his three-decade-long career. He won the Mahatma Gandhi Peace and Communal Harmony award from the Minorities Commission and the Police Medal for Meritorious Services in 2007. Date also received the President’s Police Medal for Gallantry in 2009 for his role in repulsing the 26/11 attack.Officials said Date was among half a dozen top IPS officers shortlisted by the state govt for the DGP’s post. Among the shortlisted candidates, officials said they were not sure if the Centre would relieve Date since he was directly handling the crucial 2008 Mumbai blasts case mastermind Tahawwur Rana, who was extradited this year.According to the Supreme Court directive in the Prakash Singh vs Union of India matter, the DGP should have a minimum tenure of two years. Shukla was appointed as DGP in Jan 2024, just five months before her retirement, and was provided an extension till Dec 31, 2025. Once appointed, Date will have his tenure till the end of 2027. Date has worked with various central agencies and has a clean track record.

The Justice Department’s largest disclosure yet includes FBI interviews, victim accounts, emails involving Ghislaine Maxwell, and flight record allegations linked to Donald Trump.The US Department of Justice on Tuesday released nearly 30,000 pages of documents, photographs, and investigative material related to Jeffrey Epstein, marking the biggest tranche of files disclosed so far.

Alongside the release, the DOJ warned that the records include “untrue and sensationalist claims” involving President Donald Trump, though it did not specify which allegations it was referring to.Also read |Epstein files: Trump’s name appears in latest file drop; listed as passenger on 8 private jet flightsTrump addressed the partial release of the Epstein files for the first time at a press conference on Monday. He warned that the disclosure process could “ruin” reputations and said it was overshadowing his policy agenda.With the latest batch representing the most extensive release to date, the newly disclosed records show several key findings.

Epstein’s preferences: 23 was “too old”

Among the newly released documents is a grand jury interview with an unnamed FBI agent from May 2007. The agent described an allegation that Epstein recruited a 15-year-old girl to give him a topless massage.The agent said a witness had recruited other girls from among their peer group, adding: “Epstein liked girls like her, which is thin and blonde and attractive,” as quoted by the Independent.Another witness quoted in the files described Epstein as selective and highly focused on the age of the girls he allowed to work for him, adding that Epstein rejected some girls he “didn’t really like” and once dismissed a potential masseur as “too old” at 23.A handwritten note from a May 2019 interview states the financier was “asking for ID to girl, wanted make sure under 18 b/c he wasn’t believing them b/c [redacted] messed up by bringing more older girls.”

Trump referenced in alleged note

A letter allegedly written by Jeffrey Epstein to Larry Nassar, the former USA Gymnastics team doctor who was convicted of sexual abuse, was also found.In the letter, postmarked August 13, 2019, three days after Epstein’s death in a Manhattan jail cell, Epstein allegedly wrote: “As you know by now, I have taken the ‘short route’ home.”“We shared one thing, our love and caring for young ladies and the hope they’d reach their full potential,” he added.Epstein reportedly mentioned President Donald Trump, writing, “Our president also shares our love of young, nubile girls. When a young beauty walked by he loved to ‘grab snatch,’ whereas we ended up snatching grub in the mess halls of the system.”“Life is unfair,” and signed: “Yours, J. Epstein

Maxwell’s ‘lack of remorse for her central role in procuring victims for Epstein’

A December 2020 email included in the files contains a statement from one of Jeffrey Epstein’s victims prepared for a court bail hearing involving Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s former girlfriend and associate.In the statement, the victim described Maxwell’s background and behavior, saying she had “lived a life of privilege” and abused her position of power. The statement added that fleeing the country “would fit with her long history of anti-social behavior.”“I believe that she is a psychopath… She has demonstrated a complete failure to accept responsibility in any way for her actions and demonstrated a complete lack of remorse for her central role in procuring victims for Epstein.”The victim also described Maxwell’s role in the grooming process, stating that she was “both charming and manipulative with me during the grooming process.”

Victim described lasting trauma

A February 1, 2008 email written by an assistant US attorney in Florida following interviews with Epstein’s victims.“We just finished interviewing three of the girls. I wish you could have been there to see how much this has affected them,” the email reads. “One girl broke down sobbing so that we had to stop the interview twice within a 20 minute span… she said that she was having nightmares about Epstein coming after her.”

Trump flew on Epstein’s private jet 8 times

A document released is a January 7, 2020 email discussing Epstein flight records.The email states that “Donald Trump traveled on Epstein’s private jet many more times than previously has been reported (or that we were aware).”The sender and recipient are redacted, but the email is attributed to an assistant US attorney in the Southern District of New York.According to the email, Trump was “listed as a passenger on at least eight flights between 1993 and 1996,” including four flights on which Maxwell was also present. The email also states Trump traveled with Marla Maples, his daughter Tiffany, and his son Eric.It further claims that one 1993 flight listed only Epstein and Trump as passengers, while another listed Epstein, Trump, and a then-20-year-old individual whose name is redacted.

Alleged fake video of Epstein’s death

The newly released documents reportedly include a 12-second video sent to the FBI that claimed to show Jeffrey Epstein’s suicide in his New York jail cell in August 2019. The video appears to have been submitted by a member of the public who had seen it circulating online and contacted the FBI to ask whether it was authentic.Also read |DOJ releases video of Epstein committing suicide, turns out it is AI-generated

Emails link Maxwell to ‘Balmoral Summer Camp’

Newly released documents also show email correspondence involving Ghislaine Maxwell from August 2001.In one message, a person identified as “A” or “The Invisible Man” wrote: “I am up here at Balmoral Summer Camp for the Royal Family.” The email references “new inappropriate friends.”Maxwell replied: “So sorry to dissappoint [sic] you, however the truth must be told. I have only been able to find appropriate friends.”“A” later responded: “Distraught!”Jeffrey Epstein entered a plea deal with prosecutors in 2008 after the parents of a 14-year-old girl reported to Florida police that he had molested their daughter.Investigators found photographs of girls throughout his residence, and Epstein was convicted of soliciting prostitution from a minor. The plea agreement allowed him to avoid a lengthy prison sentence.More than a decade later, he was charged again, accused of operating a network that exploited underage girls for sex. Epstein died in prison in 2019 while awaiting trial, and his death was ruled a suicide.

Protests were held across India over killing of Hindu man in Bangladesh

Protests condemning violence against Hindus in Bangladesh across across multiple cities in India on Tuesday after a Hindu man was lynched by a mob in Mymensingh. Meanwhile, Bangladesh also witnessed unrest following the killing of political activist Sharif Osman Hadi. Diplomatic tensions rose after demonstrations near Bangladeshi missions in India prompted heightened security, detentions, and the suspension of consular services.The tensions led to India summoning the Bangladesh high commissioner after the latter had called Indian envoy earlier.

Dipu Chandra Das’ killing sparks outrage

The protests were triggered by the killing of Dipu Chandra Das in Mymensingh, Bangladesh. Das was allegedly beaten to death by a mob over accusations of blasphemy on December 18, after which his body was set on fire. The incident sparked outrage and renewed concerns over the safety of religious minorities in Bangladesh.

India summons Bangladesh high commissioner

India summoned Bangladesh High Commissioner Riaz Hamidullah on Tuesday, as reported by ANI. This came after Bangladesh Foreign Ministry had summoned Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma to convey its “grave concern” over the security of its missions

Kolkata: Police lathi-charge protesters near Bangladesh deputy high commission

Members of Bangiyo Hindu Jagran and several other Hindu organisations staged a protest near the Deputy High Commission of Bangladesh in Kolkata, condemning atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh and the killing of 27-year-old Hindu man Dipu Chandra Das. Protesters had planned to submit a deputation, but tensions escalated as large crowds gathered near the diplomatic premises.Police said a lathi charge was carried out to prevent a breach of law and order after the situation became volatile.

Mumbai and Delhi: VHP protesters detained

In Mumbai, police detained members of the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) during demonstrations over the same issue.Meanwhile, in the national capital, VHP members and activists from other Hindu organisations were detained near the Bangladesh High Commission after protesters pushed barricades and attempted to enter the premises. Heavy security was deployed as slogans were raised and demonstrators chanted religious slogans while being taken away in police buses.

Hyderabad: Minority safety and infiltration concerns raised

In Hyderabad’s Kothapet area, several Hindu organisations led by the VHP staged protests condemning violence against minorities in Bangladesh. Protest leaders warned of escalating agitation if concrete steps were not taken.VHP National Spokesperson Shashidhar alleged that large numbers of Bangladeshi infiltrators and Rohingyas were living in the city and urged the state government to address security concerns, warning of further action if no response followed.

Effigies burnt, anger directed at Bangladesh government

Sentiments against Bangladesh’s interim government intensified during the protests, with demonstrators burning effigies of Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus and the national flag of Bangladesh. Slogans condemning the Dhaka administration were raised at multiple protest sites.In response to the security situation, Bangladesh suspended consular and visa services in New Delhi and Agartala.

Dhaka: Protests over killing of Inqilab Moncho leader Osman Hadi

Meanwhile, Bangladesh witnessed its own wave of protests after Inqilab Moncho held a rally in Dhaka over the killing of its convenor and spokesperson, Sharif Osman Hadi. The group demanded justice ahead of the upcoming national election and referendum.Hadi was shot at close range on December 12 in Dhaka’s Bijoynagar area and later airlifted to Singapore, where he succumbed to his injuries on December 18.

Yunus calls for peace

The chief of interim government Muhammad Yunus condemned the killing of the Hindu man while calling for peace and assuring justice. “The Office of the Chief Adviser expresses its profound sorrow over the recent killing of factory worker Dipu Chandra Das in Mymensingh and extends its deepest condolences to his family. On behalf of the government, Education Adviser Professor C R Abrar visited the family in Mymensingh on Tuesday to convey the government’s sympathy and assurance of support during this difficult time,” he said in a post on X.“The Interim Government reiterates that this killing was a heinous criminal act with no justification and no place in Bangladeshi society. Allegations, rumours, or differences of belief can never excuse violence, and no individual has the right to take the law into their own hands. The government reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the rule of law. The authority to investigate alleged offences and to ensure justice through due process rests solely with the state,” he added.Further confirming the arrest of 12 individuals with connection to the killing, he said, “Law enforcement authorities have arrested 12 individuals in connection with the crime. Investigations are ongoing, and the Interim Government has directed that the case be pursued fully and without exception. Such acts of violence will be met with the full force of the law. The government remains fully committed to ensuring the safety, dignity, and equal protection of all citizens, regardless of religion, ethnicity, or background. It calls upon all communities, institutions, and leaders to reject violence, resist attempts to create division or unrest, and uphold restraint, humanity, and respect for the law.”Additionally, it stated that it will provide assistance to the man’s family, “The Office of the Chief Adviser confirms that financial and welfare assistance will be provided to the family of Dipu Chandra Das, and that the relevant authorities will remain in close contact with them in the coming period. The Interim Government reiterates its resolve to protect all citizens and to ensure that justice is served.”

Bangladesh government promises speedy trial

Bangladesh’s Law Adviser Asif Nazrul announced that the murder case would be transferred to the Speedy Trial Tribunal under the Speedy Trial Tribunal Act, 2002, requiring completion within 90 days of the police investigation report.Home Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said joint forces have arrested 10 people so far, including relatives of the prime accused, Faisal Karim Masud. Authorities said the case is being treated as a top priority.Political Fallout Ahead of Bangladesh ElectionsHadi, a prominent leader of the July uprising that led to the fall of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government, was being considered as a potential candidate for the Dhaka-8 constituency in the February 2026 national elections.Following his death, the interim government declared a national day of mourning on December 20, even as Inqilab Moncho warned of a mass movement to oust the government if justice is not delivered.

Mumbai: Former Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) CEO S V R Srinivas has been appointed managing director of the Amaravati Growth and Infrastructure Corporation Limited (AGICL) by the Andhra Pradesh govt led by N Chandrababu Naidu. AGICL is a special purpose vehicle created for implemention of development projects in the Amaravati capital region. Srinivas retired in September this year and joined the Andhra Pradesh govt led by the Telugu Desam Party (TDP). Srinivas was an IAS officer of the 1991 batch of the Maharashtra cadre.Srinivas is known for his extensive work in urban infrastructure, particularly in Mumbai, handling roles like MMRDA commissioner and successfully navigating challenges like the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (Atal Setu) during the Covod-19 pandemic. He is known for his public engagement and delivering tangible results in the case of mega urban projects. He was also the additional municipal commissioner in the BMC and drafted the city’s master plan for roads and worked in the MSRDC.Srinivas assumed charge last week in the AP Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) building. AGICL is the third agency established by the state govt for Amaravati’s development. The APCRDA continues to function as the local planning and regulatory authority, while the Amaravati Development Corporation is responsible for infrastructure development. AGICL has been constituted to handle special and large-scale development projects in the capital city area.According to the govt order, the managing director has been assigned responsibilities that include preparing detailed development plans for special projects based on the approved master plan, implementing projects, and operating and maintaining city-level services with the approval of APCRDA.The MD has also been authorised to select developers, contractors and operators, collect development charges, lease rentals and user charges, and mobilise financial resources from the market in addition to govt funding.AGICL will be responsible for developing trunk infrastructure and providing services such as transport, power supply, water supply, solid waste management, and information and communication technology, either directly or through public-private partnership models. The corporation will also facilitate the development of social infrastructure, including healthcare, education, sports and entertainment facilities.

Kuldeep Singh Sengar (File photo)

NEW DELHI: The sister of the Unnao rape survivor on Tuesday criticised the Delhi high court for granting bail to convict and former BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar and suspending his life sentence in the case.Also Read | Unnao rape case: Delhi HC suspends jail term of Kuldeep Sengar; sets condition for bailThe woman alleged that Sengar’s release would endanger her family’s lives.“I am not happy about this. He killed my uncle and then my father. Then this incident happened with my sister. He has been released, but we’re still in danger. He killed my uncle and then my father. He (Sengar) has been released, but we’re still in danger,” she told news agency ANI.The woman added that while the court may have released Sengar, it should at least put her family behind bars for their “safety.”“My sister is in distress. If something happens to my family, will the court take responsibility? I have a brother—who knows what they might do to him? Many of his men are roaming around outside, threatening us. If we dare file a police complaint, they will kill us. That is why we do not leave our home out of fear,” she said.Earlier on Tuesday, a Delhi high court bench comprising Justices Subramonium Prasad and Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar granted conditional bail to Kuldeep Singh Sengar and suspended his sentence for the duration of the pendency of his appeal challenging his December 2019 conviction and life sentence by a trial court.The conditions of his bail include furnishing a Rs 15-lakh personal bond with three sureties of the same amount, not entering within a five-kilometre radius of the survivor’s residence, and refraining from threatening or influencing her or her mother.On August 1, 2019, over two years after the ghastly June 2017 crime, the Supreme Court had transferred the rape case and other related matters from Uttar Pradesh to Delhi.Sengar’s appeal against his conviction in the case relating to the custodial death of the survivor’s father is also pending before the high court. He was sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment in that case and has sought suspension of the sentence, citing the substantial time he has already spent in jail.

US stocks were largely steady near record levels in early trade on Tuesday after government data showed the American economy expanded at a stronger-than-expected pace in the third quarter, pushing Treasury yields higher even as equity moves stayed muted in holiday-thinned trading. The S&P 500 hovered close to its all-time high set earlier this month, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped marginally and the Nasdaq was little changed. S&P 500 little changed and trading close to the record high it touched earlier this month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 27 points, or 0.1%, while the Nasdaq composite was broadly flat, AP reported. Shares of Novo Nordisk rose after US regulators cleared a pill version of its blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy, marking the first daily oral treatment approved for obesity. US government figures showed economic growth in the July–September quarter surprised on the upside, reinforcing the view that the economy remains resilient despite higher interest rates and slowing factory activity. The data nudged bond yields higher, reflecting expectations that the Federal Reserve will stay cautious on further rate cuts. Ahead of the opening bell, futures for the S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq were largely flat, signalling a subdued start as markets brace for early closes on Wednesday and a full shutdown on Thursday for Christmas. Among individual stocks, Novo Nordisk jumped sharply after US regulators approved a daily pill version of its blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy, marking the first oral medication cleared for obesity treatment. The approval lifted sentiment around the Danish drugmaker and the broader healthcare space. In commodities, gold extended its rally, touching fresh record levels as investors continued to seek safety amid global uncertainty. Silver also gained, while oil prices edged higher after the US Coast Guard said it was pursuing another sanctioned oil tanker in the Caribbean. Despite recent gains, crude prices remain sharply lower for the year, weighed down by weak demand indicators and soft factory activity. Attention in the days ahead will turn to a clutch of US economic reports scheduled during the shortened week. These include additional GDP estimates, consumer confidence data from the Conference Board and weekly jobless claims, which investors watch closely as a gauge of labour market health. Overseas markets were mixed. European stocks traded narrowly, with Germany’s DAX edging higher while France’s CAC 40 slipped. In Asia, Japan’s Nikkei was flat as the yen strengthened after officials warned of possible intervention to curb excessive currency weakness. Markets in China and South Korea posted modest gains, while Australian equities rose more than 1%.

Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Stadium delivered a nerve-jangling spectacle as Sharjah Warriorz edged Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by four wickets off the final ball in Match 25 of ILT20 2025-26. A low-scoring thriller swung repeatedly before Warriorz, anchored by James Rew and finished by Adil Rashid, hunted down 135 to keep their playoff hopes flickering.​

Ethan D’Souza takes an incredible diving catch to dismiss Unmukt Chand in ILT20 game

Having been reduced to 10 for 4 inside the first four overs after a new-ball burst from Taskin Ahmed and Wasim Akram, Knight Riders clawed their way back through a stabilising stand between Sherfane Rutherford and Unmukt Chand. Rutherford’s 44 off 36 balls and Chand’s 24 off 22 deliveries rebuilt the innings from a perilous 48 for 5 to 100 for 6, setting up a potential late surge.​

That revival was dramatically halted in the 18th over when Ethan D’Souza produced a jaw-dropping diving catch at deep midwicket to end Chand’s stay. Rashid tossed up a googly on a back-of-length line, Chand swivel-pulled towards the leg-side fence, and D’Souza, sprinting hard to his left, flung himself full-stretch to complete a two-handed grab inches from the turf, a moment that instantly went viral in highlight packages. The dismissal left Chand gone for 24 with Knight Riders sliding to 102 for 7 in 17.2 overs, once again exposing their fragile lower order.​

Rashid, who had already choked the scoring with his variations, capitalised on the breakthrough to run through the tail. He removed Andre Russell for a 12-ball 18 with another boundary‑riding take involving D’Souza, before Jason Holder’s six-ball 14 also ended in the deep, completing figures of 3 for 18 as Knight Riders were restricted to 134 for 9. With only 6 extras and just one partnership crossing 50, the hosts finished below par despite Russell’s late blows and Rutherford’s resistance.​

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When fielding steals the show 🎬

D’Souza dives, Chand departs, and pressure piles on ADKR 👀#ILT20 pic.twitter.com/q1lNS9CODZ

— FanCode (@FanCode) December 22, 2025

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Sharjah Warriorz clinch last-ball victory against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders

Chasing 135, Warriorz began nervously as Jason Holder and youngster Ajay Kumar struck inside the powerplay to remove Johnson Charles, Monank Patel and then Tom Abell, leaving the visitors 44 for 3. Tom Kohler-Cadmore and captain Sikandar Raza focused on consolidation on a holding Abu Dhabi surface, pushing Warriorz to 51 for 3 at the nine-over strategic timeout and then 78 for 4 after 14 overs, still needing 57 off 36.​

The chase tilted Sharjah’s way when Rew and Raza added a brisk 50-run stand off 32 balls, counterattacking Russell and Olly Stone and taking calculated risks against Sunil Narine. Raza’s 28 off 25 with one four and one six ended at 122 for 5 in the final over of Narine’s spell, but Rew held firm, finishing unbeaten on 42 off 29 balls with four fours and a six to keep the equation manageable into the death.​

Knight Riders fought back with Holder removing Dwaine Pretorius at 123 for 6, forcing Warriorz to find 12 runs off the final over with two new men, Rew and Rashid, at the crease. Russell’s over started tightly, but a crucial no-ball and a deft late dab from Rashid pushed the game to the brink before Rew’s nerveless running ensured the target was reached off the very last ball, sealing a 4-wicket win with scores level on the penultimate delivery. Rashid’s all-round impact – 3 for 18 with the ball and 2 not out in the chase – earned him Player of the Match, while D’Souza’s spectacular catch supplied the enduring image of a gripping ILT20 finale under lights in Abu Dhabi.

Also WATCH: Sam Curran plucks a screamer to remove Gulbadin Naib and mimics Afghan star’s signature celebration in ILT20 2025-26

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A special NIA court in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday ordered immediate attachment of land belonging to Ghulam Nabi Fai, a US-based Kashmiri lobbyist and convicted agent of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).National Investigation Agency (NIA) Special Judge Yahaya Firdous of Budgam district authorised the seizure of over 1.5 kanals (approximately 8,100 sq. ft.) of land across two villages — Wadwan and Chattabugh.The court directed the Budgam district collector to take possession of the property “forthwith” with the assistance of revenue and police authorities.

Later in the day, Budgam police attached Fai’s property.The court’s decision follows an application by Assistant Public Prosecutor Mohammad Iqbal Rather under Section 83 of the Criminal Procedure Code (now Section 85 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita).Originally a resident of Budgam, Fai was declared a “proclaimed absconder” by the court in April this year after he failed to respond to a 30-day notice to appear before police. The case against him was registered in 2020 under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).Fai, a known supporter of banned Jamaat-e-Islami and alleged to be a close associate of designated terrorist and chief of Hizbul Mujahideen Syed Salahuddin, has been booked for giving support to a terrorist organisation in the country.“This court is satisfied from the record that the accused… has deliberately and intentionally concealed himself,” the judge said in the seven-page order.The prosecution argued that the attachment was urgent as Fai’s relatives currently in possession of the land were likely to sell it, which would defeat the legal process.“… this court directs collector Budgam to attach the immovable property of land measuring one kanal and two marlas under Khewat No 60, survey No 466 in village Wadwan and land measuring 11 marlas under Khewat No 136, Survey No 343 situated at village Chattabugh (belonging to Fai) and take possession forthwith,” the court said.The Budgam district collector has been instructed to use revenue authorities to identify and demarcate the properties before formal attachment, with the Senior Superintendent of Police providing necessary security for the operation.Fai, 76, has a long history of legal trouble in both India and the United States. He rose to prominence as the director of the Washington-based Kashmiri American Council (KAC), which he claimed was an independent grassroots organisation to highlight the so-called “oppression of people of Kashmir”.He was arrested by the FBI in 2011 after an investigation showed that the KAC was a “front” for the Pakistani intelligence agency ISI. The US authorities proved that for over 20 years, Fai funnelled at least USD 3.5 million from the ISI into the US to influence American policy on Kashmir.In 2012, Fai was sentenced to two years in prison by a Virginia federal court for conspiracy and tax violations. At the time, US Attorney Neil MacBride noted that Fai had “lied to the Justice Department, the IRS, and many political leaders” while pushing ISI propaganda. After his release, he was kept under supervision for three years.During his US trial, federal prosecutors said that Fai had lied about holding a doctorate degree, a title he used for decades to bolster his credibility in political circles.“Fai has no doctorate degree,” US Attorney MacBride informed the court in 2011, noting that his false representation unfairly diluted the respect earned by actual scholars.

Matt Chapman and Taylor Chapman (Image Source: Getty)

Matt Chapman is one of the well-known baseball champions from San Francisco. He is the San Francisco Giants’ third baseman. With his growing career in baseball, his financial stability is also increasing rapidly. He has also extended his contract, which has contributed majorly to his earnings. In 2025, the estimated salary of Matt alone is approximately $26 million, as per recent reports and articles. This makes him one of the highest-paid third basemen in MLB this year. As per the news reports and article, Matt’s independent net worth for 2025 is estimated to be approximately $53 million, including his base salary, MLB contract, brand collaborations, endorsements, and other investment ventures.

Taylor Chapman’s role and personal profile

Taylor Chapman, the wife of Matt Chapman, does not have a publicly documented financial summary. Unlike her husband, who has a widely featured financial trajectory, Taylor’s financial information is barely available on public platforms and journals. As per her lifestyle and social media handles, she has pursued her career in fitness and may have a fitness-related venture or may have held roles in the personal training field and related activities. She is not really a private person; she has often shared her family pictures and lifestyle on the internet. She likes documenting her life with her husband and daughter, but information about financial earnings, business ventures, or investments is not available anywhere in the public portal. Because of this, it’s difficult to calculate or assume the financial wealth of the family, and information about Matt is only available, and we can conclude that the financial wealth of the family is primarily the earnings of Matt.

Combined wealth and family financial picture in 2025

The combined financial net worth of the Chapman family often dominated by the net worth of Matt alone, which comes from his MLB earnings, contract with the Giants, and other sources such as brand endorsements. Taylor’s financial summary is not reported anywhere publicly; therefore, the earnings of the family often depend on Matt’s earnings. Though their personality as a couple is often praised by the fans, and they often do brand collaborations together, which contribute to their financial wealth. And these endorsements are expected to increase in the coming years, as they also often share their family bond with their daughter, Gia. The Chapman family is considered an elite sports family that believes in a balance between an elite lifestyle and personal branding. The financial wealth and net worth are majorly something that come from Matt’s sports career and brand endorsements that the couple does both individually and as a couple. Also Read: Matt Chapman net worth 2025: Everything on Giants’ money from MLB and other sources