Union Minister VK Singh's Wife Bharti Singh lodged a complaint with Delhi Police on grounds that a person has been trying to extort Rs 2 crore from her.
In the complaint registered at Tughlaq Road police station, Bharti Singh alleges Pradeep Chauhan blackmailed her by saying that her husband would be defamed using fake audio-video tapes. She also told Chauhan threatened her with dire consequences if the amount wasn't paid.
Cops haven't arrested Pradeep Chauhan yet. Based on the complaint, Mr.Chauhan was questioned once and further action would be taken after investigation. A case was filed under Sections 384 (Extortion) and 506 (Criminal Intimidation) of Indian Penal Code.
Bharti Singh said she knew Pradeep Chauhan as a friend of her Nephew. She fears threat to her life from him as he used to carry fire arms with him.
In the complaint registered at Tughlaq Road police station, Bharti Singh alleges Pradeep Chauhan blackmailed her by saying that her husband would be defamed using fake audio-video tapes. She also told Chauhan threatened her with dire consequences if the amount wasn't paid.
Cops haven't arrested Pradeep Chauhan yet. Based on the complaint, Mr.Chauhan was questioned once and further action would be taken after investigation. A case was filed under Sections 384 (Extortion) and 506 (Criminal Intimidation) of Indian Penal Code.
Bharti Singh said she knew Pradeep Chauhan as a friend of her Nephew. She fears threat to her life from him as he used to carry fire arms with him.