B'luru: TV reporter blackmails doctor; detained

  • | Wednesday | 20th March, 2019

BENGALURU: Sadashivnagar police on Tuesday detained a TV journalist for allegedly blackmailing and extorting money from a doctor. The doctor called the reporter, saying the money was ready," cops said. "Believing he had the CD, the doctor had paid him Rs 5 lakh. The doctor contacted a politician, who directed senior police officers to nab the reporter. On Monday, the accused demanded Rs 50 lakh more.

BENGALURU: Sadashivnagar police on Tuesday detained a TV journalist for allegedly blackmailing and extorting money from a doctor. Hemanth K was picked up when he arrived at the doctor's nursing home near Vyalikaval to collect the cash.According to police, the accused was blackmailing the doctor, saying he had a CD containing his private moments and would upload the same online if his ransom demands were not met."Believing he had the CD, the doctor had paid him Rs 5 lakh. On Monday, the accused demanded Rs 50 lakh more. The doctor contacted a politician, who directed senior police officers to nab the reporter. The doctor called the reporter, saying the money was ready," cops said.

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