Four women are among the six accused who allegedly used media outlet and organisation names to threaten spa and salon operators and demand money
Bengaluru, Karnataka: Police have arrested six people, including four women, for allegedly engaging in moral policing and demanding money from spas and salons. The accused allegedly threatened to circulate videos on social media and demanded ₹5 lakh, according to the supplied report.
Bengaluru: Police have arrested six people, including four women, on allegations of moral policing and extortion at spas and salons in Bengaluru.
The accused have been identified as Lakshmi, Mamata, Priya, Sagai Mary, Yogabalu and Asif. According to the report, they allegedly visited spas and salons, claimed to represent media outlets and organisations, and accused the establishments of illegal activities.
Bengaluru Spa Extortion Case Involves ₹5 Lakh Demand
The accused allegedly threatened to make videos of the establishments go viral on social media if the operators did not pay them. Police registered a case following an alleged demand for ₹5 lakh.
The allegations involve the use of claims about illegal activities to pressure spa and salon operators into paying money.
Police Seize Vehicle and Fake ID Cards
After registering the case, police arrested all six accused. They also seized a car, a motorcycle, cash and what were described in the report as fake identity cards.
Further details about the investigation and the specific charges registered against the accused were not provided in the supplied information.
