The Mumbai sextortion case has led to the arrest of Farkhanda Khan, along with two co-accused, by the Mumbai Police Crime Branch. Police allege that a businessman was threatened with exposure of private conversations and coerced into transferring money over time. Investigators claim transactions amounting to approximately ₹63 lakh are being examined across multiple accounts. Authorities are analysing financial records and communication trails as part of the ongoing probe. The allegations remain under investigation and will be subject to judicial scrutiny as the case progresses.

Mumbai sextortion case: Woman cricketer Farkhanda Khan, two others arrested over ₹63 lakh extortion allegations

Mumbai Police Crime Branch has arrested woman cricketer Farkhanda Khan, her brother Bazil Aziz Khan, and associate Uddin Imtiyaz Wani in an alleged sextortion case involving a Colaba businessman.

The Mumbai sextortion case has drawn attention after police arrested Farkhanda Khan and two co-accused over alleged extortion from a 28-year-old businessman.

According to the Mumbai Police Crime Branch, the complainant is a businessman residing in Colaba who reported sustained threats and financial coercion.

Police said the businessman came in contact with Khan during 2024 while he was living in Mumbai’s western suburbs, where communication reportedly began through mobile chats.

Investigators alleged that routine conversations later turned explicit, after which the complainant was allegedly threatened with exposure of private chats unless money was transferred.

Authorities said the complainant initially resisted the demands, but later transferred substantial sums after repeated threats of reputational damage and public disclosure.

Alleged ₹63 lakh payments traced through multiple transactions

Mumbai Police stated the businessman allegedly paid ₹23.61 lakh through 32 separate transactions during the first phase of the alleged extortion arrangement.

Police further alleged that an additional ₹40 lakh was later extracted, taking the total claimed amount in the case to approximately ₹63 lakh.

Investigators are examining banking records to trace how the funds moved across multiple accounts linked to the accused persons and their relatives.

Officials alleged that part of the money was transferred into accounts connected to Uddin Imtiyaz Wani, while other sums reached family-linked accounts.

Police also alleged that Bazil Aziz Khan made threatening calls to the complainant during the period under investigation.

The complainant reportedly approached Mumbai Police after facing prolonged pressure, fear of defamation, and significant mental distress linked to the alleged threats.

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Delhi and Srinagar arrests after coordinated operation

The Mumbai Police Crime Branch said it launched an investigation immediately after receiving the complaint and verifying preliminary material submitted by the businessman.

Officials then conducted coordinated operations in Delhi and Srinagar to apprehend the three accused.

Police said Farkhanda Khan, aged 30, and Bazil Aziz Khan, aged 27, were detained from a hotel in Delhi.

Authorities added that Uddin Imtiyaz Wani, aged 22, was arrested separately from Srinagar as part of the same investigation.

The accused have been booked under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Information Technology Act, police said.

Sprouts News has not independently verified all allegations contained in the police complaint, and the accused are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Background: Why sextortion cases are under scrutiny

Sextortion cases generally involve alleged threats to publish intimate messages, images, or digital content in order to obtain money or compliance.

Law-enforcement agencies across India have increased focus on cyber-enabled blackmail, honey-trap operations, and digital extortion targeting professionals and businesspersons.

Legal experts note such cases often require a detailed forensic review of chats, devices, payment trails, and communications before charges are tested in court.

The present matter has also attracted attention because one accused has been described by police as linked to cricket competitions in Jammu and Kashmir.

What happens next in the Mumbai sextortion investigation

Police are expected to continue analysing seized devices, financial transactions, and communication records to determine whether additional persons were involved.

Investigators may also examine whether similar complaints exist elsewhere involving the same alleged network or comparable operating methods.

Any formal chargesheet will depend on evidence gathered during the ongoing probe, witness statements, digital records, and forensic findings.

Sprouts News will continue tracking developments in the Mumbai sextortion case as court proceedings and investigative steps move forward.

Unmesh Gujarathi is an investigative journalist and the Editor-in-Chief of Sprouts News. The publication is widely discussed in India and abroad, and is particularly known for its investigative journalism.

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Editorial Note:

This article is based on publicly available FIR records, court case references, and reports published by multiple media organisations. The information is presented in the context of ongoing investigations and public interest reporting. Sprouts News does not make any judicial determination regarding the individuals mentioned and does not intend to defame any person or organisation. Any individual seeking clarification or wishing to provide an official response may contact the editorial team with verifiable documentation. The information is presented for journalistic and informational purposes.