Pramesh S Jain
Four women,two men accused of posing as organisation members and media representatives;cash,phones and vehicles seized
Vidyaranyapura police have arrested six persons, including four women and two men,for allegedly assaulting spa and salon employees,threatening to expose them on social media and extorting money by posing as members of an organisation and media representatives.
The accused has been identified as,Earamma,Sagay Mery,Mamatha,Priya,Yogababu,
The police seized Rs.80,000 in cash,seven mobile phones,a car and a two-wheeler allegedly used in connection with the crime.
According to the complaint,the complainant,a resident of Sai Nagar,runs a spa and salon on Vidyaranyapura Main Road in Nanjappa Layout.
On the night of October 3,2026,the six accused allegedly entered the establishment and questioned the staff about whether illegal activities were being carried out there.
They allegedly assaulted the employees and threatened to publicise allegations of illegal activities on social media.
The accused reportedly demanded Rs.5 lakh from the complainant and forcibly collected Rs.1 lakh before leaving the premises.
Following a complaint lodged on October 4, Vidyaranyapura police registered a case and launched an investigation.
Acting on leads gathered during the probe and information received from informants,the police apprehended the six accused near K.R.Circle on October 6.
During interrogation,they allegedly confessed to their involvement in the offence,officer said.
The police subsequently seized Rs.80,000 in cash,seven mobile phones, a car and a two-wheeler from the accused.
All six accused were produced before a court on October 7 and remanded to judicial custody.
