The Vidyaranyapura police have arrested six persons, including four women, for allegedly assaulting spa and salon employees, threatening to expose them on social media and extorting money by posing as media representatives.
The complainant, a resident of Sai Nagar, runs a spa and salon on Vidyaranyapura Main Road in Nanjappa Layout, according to the complaint.
On the night of October 3, the six accused allegedly entered the establishment and questioned the staff about whether any illegal activities were being carried out there. They allegedly assaulted the employees and threatened to publicise allegations of illegal activities on social media.
The accused reportedly demanded ₹5 lakh from the complainant and forcibly collected ₹1 lakh before leaving the premises.
Following a complaint lodged on October 4, the police registered a case. Following a probe, the police apprehended the six accused near K.R. Circle on October 6. During interrogation, they allegedly confessed to their involvement in the offence, the police said.
The police subsequently seized ₹80,000 in cash, seven mobile phones, a car and a two-wheeler from the accused.
All the six accused were remanded in judicial custody.
Published - October 17, 2026 06:01 pm IST