Manish Pachouly is a Mumbai-based author and a seasoned journalist with more than two decades of experience in print media. He has worked with major publications including Mid-Day, The Times of India group, and Hindustan Times. He specializes in crime and investigation and has widely covered stories related to the Central Bureau of Investigation, the Narcotics Control Bureau, the Enforcement Directorate, income tax, customs, among others. He headed the crime and legal team at HT Mumbai.