Archive · 4 Oct 2025
MNS Leader Accused of Extortion, Case Filed in Maharashtra
A leader from the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), Raju Umbarkar, is in trouble with the law.
He's accused of trying to get money from a construction worker.
Umbarkar allegedly threatened the worker and demanded a large sum, but the worker paid some money to avoid further problems.
The police have filed a case against the MNS leader.
They are now investigating what happened.
An FIR was filed against MNS leader Raju Umbarkar for extortion.
The complaint was filed by Yogesh Mamidwar, a road construction contractor.
Umbarkar and associates allegedly threatened the contractor's staff and summoned Mamidwar.
Umbarkar demanded a large commission for allowing the road work to continue.
The contractor paid Rs 10 lakh, but Umbarkar demanded more money and threatened to kill him.
- Who
- MNS leader Raju Umbarkar
- What
- Extortion of money from a contractor
- When
- September 17 and 19 (incidents), September 29 (FIR)
- Where
- Wani police station, Yavatmal district, Maharashtra
- Why
- Allegedly demanded money for allowing road construction to continue
- Accused
- MNS leader Raju Umbarkar
- Charges
- Extortion
- Complainant
- Yogesh Mamidwar
- Amount Demanded
- Rs 9.5 crore
- Amount Paid
- Rs 10 lakh
- Location
- Wani, Yavatmal district, Maharashtra
- Date of FIR
- September 29