Lawyer's Extortion Racket Exposed: High-Profile Blackmailing Uncovered

A lawyer and his aide have been arrested for allegedly running an extortion racket targeting high-profile individuals through false rape accusations. The operation, led by the Kanpur police, revealed that Akhilesh Dubey and Lavi Mishra blackmailed a BJP leader, resulting in their arrest. Further investigations are ongoing.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Kanpur | Updated: 07-08-2025 15:45 IST | Created: 07-08-2025 15:45 IST
Lawyer's Extortion Racket Exposed: High-Profile Blackmailing Uncovered
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A shocking extortion racket has been uncovered in Kanpur, leading to the arrest of a lawyer and his associate. The operation revealed their involvement in blackmailing multiple high-profile individuals, including a prominent BJP leader.

Akhilesh Dubey and Lavi Mishra, the accused, were detained after a thorough investigation confirmed their role in orchestrating false rape cases to extort large sums of money. The arrests were a result of 'Operation Mahakal' conducted by the Kanpur police.

The investigation unfolded when a BJP leader lodged a complaint, unraveling a network exploiting legal loopholes for financial gain. Police continue efforts to dismantle this organized blackmail syndicate, anticipating further arrests.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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