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Mumbai Crime Branch arrest 6 in connection with Rs 116 crore extortion case
Updated On: 01 February, 2024 08:16 AM IST | Mumbai | Faizan Khan
Six people, including Romi Bhagat, have been arrested by Mumbai Crime Branch`s Unit 09 for attempting to extort Rs 116 crore through a builder with an unidentified Enforcement Directorate (ED) person.
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Accused Romil Bhagat
Mumbai Crime Branch`s Unit 09 has arrested six people, including Romi Bhagat, a liaison with close contacts to officials and politicians. They are accused of attempting to extort Rs 116 crore; FIR stated that an unidentified Enforcement Directorate (ED) person colluded with the accused. The case began with a complaint filed by Omkar Realtors against five people, one of whom was an unknown ED person.
Avinash Dubey, Rajendra Sirsat, Rakesh Kedia, Kalpesh Bhosale, Amay Savekar, and Romi Bhagat were arrested over the last week. Romi Bhagat, known for his connections, played a crucial role in the extortion case. Before their arrest, just Rs 25 lakh was paid. The crime branch is looking into the links between the accused and the unknown ED officer. According to sources, a syndicate worked in concert with anonymous ED personnel to extort numerous business owners.
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