Cops begin probe after warning to doc on WhatsApp
TIMES NEWS NETWORK
Chennai 04.05.2018
: The police are probing a WhatsApp audio in which an unidentified man is heard demanding ₹1 lakh as protection money from a dentist who lodged a complaint withtheKanathur police.
In the complaint, Dr Harish, who runs a clinic in Sholinganallur along withhiswife, also a doctor, said the man threatened to kill him or a member of hisfamily if the amountwas not paid.
The dentist told police that he received a call on his mobile phone on Tuesday. After making sure that he was talking to Dr Harish,thecaller demanded ₹1 lakh. When the dentist said he didn’t have the amount, the man reduceditto₹50,000.
In the audio clip, recorded by the doctor, which was accessed by TOI, the caller is heard saying thatit’sthe norm nowto collect protection money. “Once you pay ₹50,000, you will never be disturbed and if you have any problem, you can contact meon my private number,” he said, adding that he has extorted money from many doctors.
The caller said the daily activities of the dentist and family were being monitored and warnedHarish notto risktheir livesby refusing to pay the amount or informing the police. He also claimed that the police would not take any action against him even if they were approached since he was acquainted withtop police personnelin the city.However,thedoctor preferredtolodge a policecomplaint.
TIMES NEWS NETWORK
Chennai 04.05.2018
: The police are probing a WhatsApp audio in which an unidentified man is heard demanding ₹1 lakh as protection money from a dentist who lodged a complaint withtheKanathur police.
In the complaint, Dr Harish, who runs a clinic in Sholinganallur along withhiswife, also a doctor, said the man threatened to kill him or a member of hisfamily if the amountwas not paid.
The dentist told police that he received a call on his mobile phone on Tuesday. After making sure that he was talking to Dr Harish,thecaller demanded ₹1 lakh. When the dentist said he didn’t have the amount, the man reduceditto₹50,000.
In the audio clip, recorded by the doctor, which was accessed by TOI, the caller is heard saying thatit’sthe norm nowto collect protection money. “Once you pay ₹50,000, you will never be disturbed and if you have any problem, you can contact meon my private number,” he said, adding that he has extorted money from many doctors.
The caller said the daily activities of the dentist and family were being monitored and warnedHarish notto risktheir livesby refusing to pay the amount or informing the police. He also claimed that the police would not take any action against him even if they were approached since he was acquainted withtop police personnelin the city.However,thedoctor preferredtolodge a policecomplaint.
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