Mumbai Crime Anti Extortion Cell officer extorts money from businessman

Thane | Wednesday | 19th February, 2020

Summary:

A senior inspector with the Thane Anti-Extortion Cell allegedly turned into an extortionist himself to help a retired police officer. The Kakades told Khan that they have a side business of buying and selling old trucks and cars. In March, 2018, they sealed a deal to sell old trailers and the Kakdes transferred Rs 72 lakh to Khan for the business. Over time, Khan returned Rs 57 lakh via bank transfer and the rest in cash, but the Kakdes claimed they never received the remaining amount. Khan told mid-day, "I told the police that I have transferred the money to Kandilkar's bank account on Kiran's approval, so how am I accountable for the loss?.