Golconda police have arrested five individuals in connection with an alleged extortion plot targeting a 55-year-old wellness center owner in Chevella, Hyderabad. The complainant, Mitta Venkata Rangareddy, proprietor of ‘Secrets of Nature,’ reportedly encountered the accused in August.
According to police statements, a woman from the group allegedly filmed Mr. Rangareddy in compromising situations. On September 4, the accused reportedly confronted him, threatening to release the footage online, demanding ₹50 lakh, and seizing his vehicle keys. The victim subsequently issued two cheques, each valued at ₹25 lakh.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Amar, Rajini Reddy, Kisara Manjula, Chellaboyina Rajesh, and Dudekula Moulali. Authorities have seized five mobile phones, the two cheques, a spy camera with a memory card, and an SUV as part of the ongoing investigation.
Source: www.thehindu.com