US EditionJournalists Arrested Over Blackmail: Investigation Reveals Extortion Scheme
- On June 10, 2025, Noida police apprehended journalists Shazia Nisar and Adarsh Jha on charges related to extorting a private news channel's owner through threats.
- The arrests followed complaints by Bharat24 owner Jagdish Chandra and two channel executives, filed after alleged extortion and threats.
- Police seized Rs 34.5 lakh cash, mobile phones, laptops, and a car from Nisar’s Delhi residence during the raid preceding the arrest.
- Authorities reported the accused extorted Rs 2.26 crore and threatened to implicate the owner in a false case to demand Rs 62.74 crore more.
- The accused appeared in Gautam Buddha Nagar court and were sent to 14-15 days judicial custody while investigations continue into the blackmail racket.
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Journalists Arrested Over Blackmail: Investigation Reveals Extortion Scheme
Two journalists, Shazia Nisar and Adarsh Jha, were arrested for blackmail and extortion. They allegedly demanded large sums from a news channel's management, and Rs 34.5 lakh was found at Nisar's residence. Three FIRs were filed, and further investigation is ongoing as both are in judicial custody.
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