Daijiworld Media Network - Mumbai
Mumbai, Dec 18: Police have arrested two journalists who were accused of allegedly extorting money from a salon and spa owner in Goregaon.
"A salon and spa owner who is a woman complained that two journalists were extorting money from her for the last 2 months. We laid a trap and caught them," Deepak Phatangare, ACP, Goregaon said on Thursday.
The police reported that the duo was harassing the owner by asking for details regarding the salon. The owner of the salon had given them money earlier. But, the accused ended up demanding more money again for the past 15 days and their demand was Rs 50,000 this time.
"We laid a trap and nabbed both the accused red-handed while they were taking money and we have registered a case of extortion against them," the ACP added.