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Virar Builder Alleges ₹20 Lakh Extortion Bid Over Threats
A builder in Virar says four people tried to make him pay ₹20 lakh.
He says they threatened to file a false police complaint against him if he did not pay.
The builder reportedly gave them ₹5 lakh at first.
The alleged threats and demands continued after that payment.
He then went to the police.
Police registered an extortion case against Arun Singh and three other people.
No one had been arrested when the report was published.
Police said they were investigating the complaint.
Builder Moreshwar Baria allegedly faced a ₹20 lakh demand from Arun Singh and three associates.
The accused allegedly threatened to file a false police complaint and criminal case against Baria.
Baria reportedly paid ₹5 lakh initially but was pressured to pay the remaining amount.
He later approached police and lodged a complaint over the continued demands.
Arnala Coastal Police booked four people; no arrests had been made at the time of reporting.
- Who
- Builder Moreshwar Baria complained against Arun Singh and three associates.
- What
- An extortion case was registered over an alleged ₹20 lakh demand and threats of a false police complaint.
- Where
- The case was registered at Arnala Coastal Police Station in Virar; Baria owns Ramesh Darshan in Agashi, Virar West.
- When
- The report does not specify when the alleged demand or complaint occurred.
- Why
- The accused allegedly demanded money while threatening to file a false complaint and criminal case against the builder.
Key facts
- Alleged demand
- ₹20 lakh
- Initial payment
- ₹5 lakh
- Complainant
- Builder Moreshwar Baria
- Accused
- Arun Singh and three associates
- Police station
- Arnala Coastal Police Station
- Case status
- Four people booked; no arrests reported
- Investigation
- Police said the matter was under investigation
Quotes
Satish Nikam
Senior Police Inspector at Arnala Coastal Police Station
“We are investigating the matter. No one has been arrested so far.”
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Sources
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