Who is Ravi Pujari and why was he arrested in relation to Remo D'Souza?

Ravi Pujari is a gangster arrested by the Mumbai Crime Branch in an extortion case linked to filmmaker Remo D'Souza over a past film dispute.

What was the extortion demand made to Remo D'Souza's family?

Remo D'Souza's wife was allegedly threatened for Rs 5 crore (producer's share) and an additional Rs 50 lakh for settlement.

When did the film dispute involving Remo D'Souza start?

The film dispute that led to the extortion case began in 2016, concerning a film titled 'Death of Amar Satyendra Tyagi'.

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Gangster Ravi Pujari Arrested in Remo D'Souza Extortion Case

22 Jan

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Summary

Gangster Ravi Pujari arrested in extortion case linked to Remo D'Souza.
Remo D'Souza's wife received threats demanding Rs 5 crore and Rs 50 lakh.
The case stems from a 2016 film dispute over NOC and profit sharing.

Gangster Ravi Pujari Arrested in Remo D'Souza Extortion Case

Gangster Ravi Pujari is now in police custody, facing charges in an extortion case related to filmmaker Remo D'Souza. The dispute, which began in 2016, involves disagreements over a film's no-objection certificate, profit sharing, and release.

Officials report that Ravi Pujari allegedly threatened Remo D'Souza's wife on behalf of the film's producer. The demands included Rs 5 crore, claimed as the producer's share, and an additional Rs 50 lakh for settlement, with threats of harm if not paid.

An extortion case was filed in 2018, leading to the arrest of the producer and another individual. Pujari, who had been evading arrest from abroad, was extradited from Senegal in 2020 for other offenses. He has now been formally arrested in this specific case.

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