GURGAON, India — An advocate and two women were apprehended for allegedly extorting money from an elderly man through deceptive means. The police have identified the suspects as Kuldeep Malik, a lawyer, and two women, Asha and Kanchan, also known as Kritika.
The incident came to light when the victim’s daughter filed a first information report (FIR). She claimed that her father, a widower, became acquainted with the two women after they initiated contact with him via missed calls, leading to subsequent conversations. The complaint stated that one of the women visited the victim’s home, where she allegedly convinced him to engage in an intimate act. Following this, she reportedly informed him, “The work is done, evidence is secured,” before departing.
Shortly thereafter, the victim began receiving extortion calls demanding payment of ₹10 lakh (approximately $12,000). The women purportedly threatened to falsely accuse him of rape if he did not comply with their demands. When the family failed to meet these demands, one of the women filed a rape complaint two weeks after the initial incident.
The victim’s family turned to local authorities for assistance, approaching Deputy Commissioner of Police Karan Goel. Accompanied by their lawyer, Ankit Gupta, and social activist Deepika Narayan Bhardwaj, they presented an audio recording in which Malik is said to have requested ₹6.5 lakh as a “final settlement” to have the charges withdrawn.
According to the family, Malik also issued a warning about the gang’s operations across multiple districts in Haryana, stating that failure to pay could lead to severe repercussions. Bhardwaj described the gang’s method of operation, noting that they typically befriend their victims before coercing them with threats of false accusations. While many victims succumb to such blackmail out of shame, she highlighted that this particular family chose to fight back.
The matter also drew attention from the Haryana State Women Commission. Following an acknowledgment of the increasing prevalence of such criminal enterprises, swift action was promised, which led to the arrests.
Gupta remarked that the arrest of a lawyer involved in these activities sends a strong message about the seriousness of the crime. He expressed hope that this case could encourage other victims of similar situations to come forward.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue to address the issue of extortion and false accusations in the region.
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