Extortion gang posing as fake journalists arrested in Unnao, two accused caught red handed

Unnao: Police have exposed a gang involved in illegal extortion under the guise of journalism in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh. The accused used to target businessmen and property dealers by posing as journalists. Plot and money were demanded from them. If the demand was not met, the accused used to threaten to defame them in the WhatsApp group. Taking action, the police arrested two members of the gang, Mannu Awasthi and Arman.

Asked for plot and money from property dealer

According to the police, the accused were demanding a plot and money from property dealer Surendra Verma. Efforts were being made to extort illegal money from them by creating pressure through fake journalism. Meanwhile, the police arrested both the accused red-handed while allegedly making illegal extortion.

Used to threaten to defame in WhatsApp group

Investigation revealed that the accused used to target businessmen and property dealers. If the amount or other demands were not met, they were threatened to defame them in the WhatsApp group. In this way, under the guise of journalism, the game of extortion was being played by pressurizing people.

Many criminal cases are registered against the accused

According to the police, dozens of criminal cases are already registered against the arrested Mannu Awasthi and Arman. Both of them have been arrested by Sadar Kotwali police. The police are now also investigating other aspects related to this gang.