Mangaluru, May 16: Police have arrested three persons for allegedly honey-trapping, blackmailing, kidnapping and extorting nearly Rs 15 from a city based reputed cardiologist.
M Chandra Sekhar, Commissioner of Mangaluru City Police told media persons that one of the accused, Narayana Salian was allegedly involved in an attempt to murder former don Muthappa Rai.
It is learnt that Mohammed Rimsi knew the doctor personally. He came to know that the doctor, along with his colleagues, was looking to develop housing plots. Rimsi also knew that the doctor, a successful professional, had amassed huge wealth over the years.
Doctor’s claim
According to doctor, on May 3, around 8.30am, Rimsi along with his friend Sadiq and a woman, who is yet to be identified, met him at an eatery in Kadri. After snacks, Rimsi requested the doctor to drop the woman at a paying guest accommodation near Bendorewell. The doctor readily agreed.
However, the doctor's car was intercepted near St Agnes College by a gang comprising Narayana Salian and three others. The gang, who posed as police personnel, seized the vehicle and drove the doctor and the woman towards Someshwar.
At Someshwar, they took the duo to a house where they forced the doctor to undress. They forced him to pose with the woman and took their pictures. The gang then threatened to post the images on social media if the doctor fails to pay up. Since he didn't have any cash with him, the petrified doctor transferred the accused over Rs 14 lakh through RTGS (Real Time Gross Settlement).
After collecting the form, Rimsi visited the bank and on the doctor's instruction, the bank transferred the amount to the account of the accused.
The doctor decided to take police help when the accused approached him again, demanding Rs 25 lakh. This time, the accused allegedly threatened to kill the doctor if the money is not paid.
Mr Sekhar said the police cannot rule out links of the accused with members of Target Gang from Ullal, which has similar modus operandi.
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