Maharashtra politician Raj Thackeray has alleged that money is stolen every year from donations at Mumbai’s Siddhivinayak temple, claiming the figure is around ₹18 crore annually. According to the reports, Thackeray made the allegation in connection with what he described as a recurring donation scam at the temple. The reports state that Thackeray specifically referred to the amount as “₹18 crore stolen every year,” suggesting a continuing pattern rather than a one-time incident. The coverage notes the claim but does not provide supporting figures or details about how the alleged theft is carried out. It also does not indicate whether any investigation, audit, or legal action has been initiated in response to his statements. The reports therefore focus primarily on Thackeray’s allegation regarding the alleged scale of missing donation money, while offering limited additional information on Temple administration’s response or any findings from authorities. The matter is presented as an allegation rather than a confirmed theft.