Archive · 11 Jun 2025
Journalists Arrested for Blackmail, Extortion of News Channel Owner
Two journalists, Shazia Nisar and Adarsh Jha, were arrested for blackmailing the owner of the news channel Bharat24.
Nisar allegedly threatened the owner with a false accusation and demanded a large sum of money.
Over time, the owner paid over ₹2.26 crore.
Police recovered ₹34.50 lakh from Nisar's home.
Both journalists have been sent to jail and are facing multiple complaints.
Nisar's mother is also named in one of the FIRs.
The investigation is ongoing.
Two journalists were arrested in Noida on charges of blackmail and extortion.
The accused allegedly extorted over ₹2.26 crore from the owner of Bharat24.
Shazia Nisar and Adarsh Jha were taken into custody, with ₹34.5 lakh recovered.
The duo threatened the owner with a false case, demanding ₹65 crore.
The accused were sent to 15-day judicial custody following their court appearance.
- Who
- Shazia Nisar and Adarsh Jha
- What
- Blackmail and extortion of a news channel owner.
- When
- Arrests on June 10, judicial custody on Tuesday; complaints filed June 8-9.
- Where
- Noida, Delhi, and Ghaziabad.
- Why
- To extort money from the channel owner through threats.
Accused Journalists
Bharat24 Officials
Charges
Accused Journalists
Extortion, blackmail of channel owner.
Bharat24 Officials
Extortion of channel owner and complaints filed.
Harassment Allegations
Accused Journalists
Nisar's claims of harassment.
Bharat24 Officials
Claims of harassment by Nisar were incorrect.
- Accused
- Shazia Nisar, Adarsh Jha, and Nisar's mother
- Charges
- Blackmail and extortion
- Victim
- Jagdish Chandra, owner of Bharat24
- Money extorted
- ₹2.26 crore
- Additional demanded
- ₹65 crore
- Cash recovered
- ₹34.50 lakh
- Location
- Noida, Delhi, and Ghaziabad
Sources
Former TV Anchors Behind Rs 65 Crore Blackmail Scheme Using Fake Harassment Claims
2 Journalists Arrested In Noida For Allegedly Blackmailing News Channel For Crores
Two journalists arrested in Noida over blackmail, extortion charges
Two journalists arrested in Noida over blackmail, extortion charges
2 journalists held for blackmail, and extortion: Noida Police
Journalists Shazia Nisar and Adarsh Jha arrested for blackmailing Bharat24 owner Jagdish Chandra and extorting Rs 2.26 crore.
