Surat Businessman Drugged and Blackmailed in Elaborate Rs 6 Crore Extortion Scheme
In a shocking case of extortion and blackmail, a 58-year-old embroidery businessman from Surat has filed a police complaint alleging he was lured to Mumbai, drugged, and recorded in a sexually explicit video by a group of accused who then used the footage to extort property and cash worth approximately Rs 6 crore from him.
Police Register Case Against Four Accused
The Pandesara police in Surat have registered a formal case against four individuals, including two women, and have launched a comprehensive investigation into the matter. According to police inspector J R Chaudhary, authorities are examining whether the accused have cheated other victims using similar methods and are working to identify an unknown woman allegedly involved in the incident.
Business Dispute Turns into Criminal Conspiracy
The victim, who operates an embroidery unit in Pandesara GIDC, stated in his complaint that one of the accused, Dhaval Akbari, owed him Rs 2.28 crore for job work payments. When the substantial dues remained unpaid, Akbari allegedly conspired with co-accused Dipak Bukat and Asha Hirapara to devise an elaborate scheme.
The trio reportedly called the businessman to Mumbai under the false pretext of settling the outstanding payment. During what was supposed to be a business meeting, the victim was given a cold drink that he believes was laced with a powerful sedative.
Drugging and Recording of Explicit Video
After consuming the drink, the businessman lost consciousness. While he was incapacitated, the accused allegedly arranged for an unidentified woman to be present and recorded a sexual video of the victim with her. Upon regaining consciousness and discovering what had transpired, the businessman faced immediate threats from the accused.
The complainant stated that the accused threatened to make the explicit video viral on social media platforms and additionally threatened to falsely implicate him in a rape case if he continued to insist on recovering his legitimate business dues.
Property Transfers Under Duress
Under intense pressure from these threats, the victim allegedly transferred ownership of his valuable bungalow in the upscale Vesu area of Surat, which is valued at approximately Rs 4.51 crore. He also transferred plots located in Kamrej and Bardoli with a combined worth of Rs 56 lakh.
In addition to these property transfers, the accused allegedly took Rs 1.12 crore that had been paid to the businessman as consideration for the property transactions. Despite receiving these substantial assets and cash, the accused continued to demand more money while persistently threatening to circulate the compromising video.
Police Investigation Underway
Unable to endure the alleged harassment and repeated threats any longer, the victim finally approached the Pandesara police station and filed a formal complaint detailing the entire sequence of events. Police inspector J R Chaudhary confirmed that a case has been registered and that investigators are pursuing multiple angles in their probe.
"We are examining whether the accused have cheated others in a similar manner," Chaudhary stated. "We are also trying to identify the unknown woman who was allegedly called to Mumbai for the meeting. Our investigation is ongoing, and we are gathering evidence to build a strong case against all those involved."
The case highlights the dangerous intersection of business disputes and criminal extortion tactics, with authorities now working to unravel what appears to be a carefully planned conspiracy targeting a successful businessman over unpaid professional dues.
