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Man Arrested for Rs 14 Lakh Gold Blackmail
14 Nov
Summary
- A man was arrested for extorting gold worth ₹14 lakh.
- He threatened to share private photos and kill the victim's husband.
- Police recovered stolen gold ornaments and cash from the accused.
Gokak Rural police have apprehended Sachin Shivaji Pujeri from Khanagaon village in connection with a serious extortion case. Pujeri allegedly blackmailed a woman, demanding gold jewellery valued at Rs 14 lakh. The threats included sharing private photographs with her husband and endangering his life.
The victim reported the incident on November 8, detailing how Pujeri forcibly took gold ornaments around 11 am on September 27. He further threatened dire consequences if the matter was revealed to anyone.
During the arrest, law enforcement recovered a significant amount of gold jewellery, including a mangalsutra, necklaces, and earrings, along with Rs 5,000 in cash. Pujeri has been placed in judicial custody at the Gokak sub-jail.
The operation was carried out by the Gokak Rural station team under the supervision of senior police officials from Belagavi.
