Bodakdev masseuse, husband accused of extorting ₹71 lakh from 51-year-old

A 51-year-old Science City resident has accused a Bodakdev-based masseuse, her husband and an associate of extorting more than ₹71 lakh from him over 18 months through threats of defamation and false criminal charges. Vastrapur police have begun an investigation based on his complaint and supporting documents.

Victim says harassment began after spa visit

According to the FIR, Kirtan (name changed), a resident of Sola–Science City Road, had visited a spa in Bodakdev around a year and a half ago. During the session, a woman identified as Chandan Rajput allegedly asked him to pay her directly for future appointments rather than settling the bill at the counter.

He did not return to the spa, but Chandan allegedly began calling him repeatedly, threatening to implicate him in a false case if he did not transfer money to her. Fearing the consequences, he gradually sent ₹10.91 lakh to bank accounts linked to Chandan, including those of her relative Shakti Mohad, her brother Avinash Mohad and her husband Mohit Jain.

Demands escalated with phone, jewellery and cash

The FIR states that Chandan then pressured him to buy her a mobile phone worth ₹66,000 on EMI, which he handed over and is still repaying. Later, Chandan and her husband allegedly visited his home claiming that her brother’s wedding was approaching and that jewellery was urgently required. When he declined, she allegedly threatened to defame him again. The victim then purchased jewellery worth ₹1.86 lakh from a Vastral jeweller on 25 October and gave it to her, in addition to ₹6 lakh he says she took for wedding expenses.

Assault at shop, renewed threats reported

After this, Kirtan told the accused not to contact him. However, on November 27, while he was at his shop, Chandan allegedly called again, demanding ₹20 lakh. When he refused, Chandan, her husband Mohit and another spa operator, Bhavik Sanghvi, allegedly arrived at the shop, assaulted him and issued new threats.

Kirtan called the police control room, and a team reached the spot. By then, the trio had allegedly warned him that they would trap him in a false case if he pursued the matter, leading to his initial hesitation to file a complaint.

Police examining money trail, roles of all accused

Fearing continued harassment, the victim later approached Vastrapur police with financial records, call logs and other documents. Police have begun examining the alleged extortion racket, the money trail and the roles of all three accused. Further action will be taken after their statements are recorded.