extortion case

Jacqueline Fernandez has been listed as an accused in a Rs 215 crore extortion case by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). On August 17, the ED is expected to file the charge sheet against the Bollywood star. According to sources, the ED discovered Jacqueline to be the beneficiary of the extortion cash. The ED suspects she was acquainted that extortionist Sukesh Chandrashekhar… read-more

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray, on December 2, signed the State Home Minister's proposal of suspending Param Bir Singh, the Ex Commissioner of Police (CP) Mumbai. The decision was based on recommendations of Debashish Chakravarti, single member panel investigating Param Bir Singh's extortion case. His suspension is proposed under the Rule 3 of the All India Services Act, 1969. The criminal charges investigation against Param Bir Singh is… read-more

In the alleged extortion case, investigative officials questioned former Mumbai CP Param Bir Singh for six hours. Singh was earlier served with a notice stating to appear before the investigators at any time. Officials stated that the former police officer cooperated with the inquiry and answered all questions posed about the case. Singh was also believed not to have any proof or documents with him, according to reports.

The Supreme Court on November 22 granted protection from arrest to former Mumbai police chief Param Bir Singh, who was been missing since October and asked him to join investigations into extortion charges against him. Last week, the court declined to offer the former cop any such protection, demanding that he first needs to reveal his whereabouts. His lawyer stated that "he is not absconding, but faces threat in India".