Sandalwood director accused of extortion

Bengaluru | Monday | 16th December, 2019

Summary:

The trio had allegedly promised her that they will get her son, who was arrested by the CCB police, released soon. Meanwhile, Prashant and the other accused approached Girijamma and allegedly asked her for Rs 20 lakh to get her son out. But Prashant allegedly threatened her of dire consequences if she failed to give Rs 15 lakh. Hence, she filed a complaint with us and we have booked the trio for criminal conspiracy and extortion,” the police said. “Both the complainant and the accused are relatives and appears that there was family dispute between them..