28 May,2023 09:35 PM IST | Nagpur | PTI
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The Anti Extortion Cell of Nagpur Crime Branch arrested two persons for allegedly seeking Rs 40 lakh as extortion from a doctor, an official said on Sunday.
One of the accused is a web developer and the other is a bank recovery agent, the official said.
"They purchased a mobile from a youth and inserted a SIM card to target doctors with extortion calls. On May 15, they called the victim and sought Rs 40 lakh. The doctor approached police, which gave him protection," he said.
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The two were arrested on Saturday, he added.
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