Gang used online news channel to run extortion racket
The Hindu
They targeted small-scale and cottage industries
The Mahalakshmi Layout police unearthed an extortion racket and arrested six gang members, led by a rowdy-sheeter, who were running operations under the cover of an online news channel. The racket came to light a few days ago when the accused abducted two employees of Sai Food Pvt. Ltd. and blackmailed the proprietor. He threatened to publish a story claiming that the owner was selling expired food products, unless he was paid ₹20 lakh. “The accused also said the employees would be released once he got the money,” said the police.More Related News