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Crime
Bhopal Businessman Blackmailed for Rs 1.5 Crore After Honeytrap
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 11:36 AM
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A prominent businessman in Bhopal has alleged that a woman and her relatives extorted Rs 40 lakh from him through a honeytrap scheme, now demanding an additional Rs 1.5 crore under threats of murder and false cases.
A serious case of blackmail and extortion has come to light in Bhopal, involving a prominent local businessman. The victim alleges that he was lured into a honeytrap by a woman, after which he was coerced into paying Rs 40 lakh.
According to the complaint, the woman and her relatives have now escalated their demands, asking for an additional Rs 1.5 crore. The accused are reportedly threatening the businessman with filing false legal cases and even murder if the new sum is not paid.
The incident highlights the growing menace of organized blackmail operations targeting high-net-worth individuals in the city. The victim has approached law enforcement authorities to seek justice and protection against these threats.
Police are expected to investigate the allegations and take necessary legal action against the accused parties involved in the extortion racket.
According to the complaint, the woman and her relatives have now escalated their demands, asking for an additional Rs 1.5 crore. The accused are reportedly threatening the businessman with filing false legal cases and even murder if the new sum is not paid.
The incident highlights the growing menace of organized blackmail operations targeting high-net-worth individuals in the city. The victim has approached law enforcement authorities to seek justice and protection against these threats.
Police are expected to investigate the allegations and take necessary legal action against the accused parties involved in the extortion racket.