Udupi Woman Arrested Over Blackmail Case Against Businessman
By ETF Desk
Police in Udupi arrested 32‑year‑old Ms. R. Soundarya on Thursday following a complaint filed by businessman A. K. Sharma. Authorities say Soundarya threatened to divulge sensitive personal and financial details of Sharma if he failed to pay a demanded sum of ₹50 lakh.
According to the Udupi Police Station, the case began after Sharma reported that Soundarya had approached him about an alleged scandal and demanded payment to keep it quiet. The complaint, filed early Friday, alleges that Soundarya used the threat of a public exposé to extort the businessman, who is involved in the local real‑estate market.
Impact of the arrest has sent ripples through the local business community, with several traders warning that similar intimidation tactics may prevail unless law enforcement acts swiftly. Soundarya has been held in custody pending an inquiry and is expected to appear before a magistrate within 24 hours. Source: Google News – Udupi.