Archive · 30 Jul 2025
Kochi Couple Blackmail Case: Bail Granted, Investigation On
A couple in Kochi tried to get a lot of money from an IT firm owner.
They threatened to falsely accuse him of bad things if he didn't pay them.
They got some money and checks, but the owner told the police.
The police arrested the couple.
They were later let out on bail by a court, and the police are still looking into the case to see if anyone else was involved.
A couple from Kochi was arrested for blackmailing an IT firm owner.
The couple demanded Rs 30 crore from the owner, threatening accusations of an extramarital affair and sexual assault.
The owner transferred Rs 50,000 and signed two checks of Rs 10 crore each.
The couple was granted bail by a local court, based on Supreme Court guidelines.
The police investigation continues, with the couple ordered to cooperate.
- Who
- Krishna Raj and Shweta Babu, the IT firm owner, and the police.
- What
- A couple was arrested for blackmail and extortion.
- When
- The arrest happened recently, with the meeting occurring last week.
- Where
- Kochi, Kerala.
- Why
- To extort Rs 30 crore from the IT firm owner through blackmail.
- Accused
- Krishna Raj and Shweta Babu
- Victim
- IT firm owner
- Demanded Amount
- Rs 30 crore
- Amount Received
- Rs 50,000 and two checks of Rs 10 crore each
- Charges
- Blackmailing and extortion
- Bail Status
- Granted
