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Crime
Bhopal businessman extorted ₹40 lakh in honey‑trap scam, later threatened with false case over ₹1.5 crore demand
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 11:15 AM
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Police in Bhopal say a well‑known businessman was lured into a honey‑trap, forced to pay ₹40 lakh and later threatened with a fabricated case when the perpetrators demanded an additional ₹1.5 crore.
Bhopal police have opened an investigation after a prominent local businessman reported being trapped in a honey‑trap scheme. According to the complaint, the victim was approached by a woman who, along with her relatives, coerced him into handing over ₹40 lakh under the pretext of compromising material.
After the initial payment, the accused allegedly escalated their demands, seeking an additional ₹1.5 crore. They threatened to file a false criminal case against the businessman and even hinted at physical harm if the amount was not paid.
Authorities have registered a criminal case under sections relating to extortion and criminal intimidation. The police are currently tracing the suspects and have appealed to the public for any information that could aid the investigation.
The incident highlights the growing use of honey‑trap tactics in financial crimes across the region, prompting law‑enforcement agencies to warn citizens about such deceptive practices.
After the initial payment, the accused allegedly escalated their demands, seeking an additional ₹1.5 crore. They threatened to file a false criminal case against the businessman and even hinted at physical harm if the amount was not paid.
Authorities have registered a criminal case under sections relating to extortion and criminal intimidation. The police are currently tracing the suspects and have appealed to the public for any information that could aid the investigation.
The incident highlights the growing use of honey‑trap tactics in financial crimes across the region, prompting law‑enforcement agencies to warn citizens about such deceptive practices.