Gurugram Man Arrested for Extortion in Fake Misconduct Case
Chandan Jha, from Bihar's Araria district, was arrested by Gurugram police for extortion. He allegedly threatened a neighbor to pay Rs 1 lakh by falsely implicating the neighbor's father in a misconduct case. The extortion attempt was reported, leading to Jha's arrest and recovery of Rs 94,000.
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In a shocking case from Gurugram, police have detained Chandan Jha, accused of extorting money by falsely threatening a neighbor. The purported crime involved claims against the neighbor's father, alleging inappropriate behavior towards Jha's daughter.
The case unfolded following a complaint lodged at Sector 10 police station on July 23. The distressed neighbor allegedly paid Rs 1 lakh out of fear, but subsequent demands of Rs 3 lakh led him to report the crime.
The police promptly arrested Jha on July 26, recovering Rs 94,000. Following legal proceedings, Jha was placed in judicial custody, while authorities continue their investigation into the matter.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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