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Samir Modi Arrested at Delhi Airport on Rape, Cheating Charges

Samir Modi Arrested at Delhi Airport on Rape, Cheating Charges
Lalit Modi's cousin arrested on rape charges · m.rediff.com

Samir Modi, brother of Lalit Modi, was arrested at the Delhi Airport.

The arrest is related to a 2019 rape case where he faces charges of rape, cheating, and criminal intimidation.

The complainant alleges Modi offered her career opportunities and then assaulted her in December 2019.

The woman also alleged threats to herself and her family.

His counsel denies the charges, claiming the woman attempted extortion, even sharing WhatsApp chats in which the woman requested 50 crores.

The Delhi Police have been granted custody for one day.

Key facts

Person Arrested
Samir Modi
Relationship
Brother of Lalit Modi
Charges
Rape, cheating, criminal intimidation
Arresting Authority
Delhi Police
Location of Arrest
Delhi Airport
FIR Date
September 10
Companies
Modi Enterprises, Modicare Ltd., Colorbar USA, 24SEVENIN

Timeline

  1. A business leader's death sparked a family feud over assets.

  2. Disputes often erupt after a leader's passing.

  3. Family members battled over inheritance and control.

  4. Samir Modi faced a defamation suit and court order.

  5. He was then arrested at Delhi Airport on prior rape charges.

Quotes

Samir's lawyer

Legal counsel representing Samir Modi

“She claimed to be in a relationship with Samir Modi since 2019. On August 8 and 13, Samir Modi filed complaints before various police officers for extortion and blackmail by the lady. These were supported by the WhatsApp chats between them where she asked for an amount of ₹50 crore”
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