The Malad Police have arrested a man accused of extorting money from small traders by threatening to post negative complaints about their businesses on social media.
The accused, identified as Sanjay Ramji Yadav, a resident of Prem Nagar slum in Goregaon (West), allegedly targeted small business owners, warning them that adverse online complaints would be lodged unless payments were made.
Following complaints from affected traders, Malad Police registered the case under Crime No. 950/2025, invoking Section 308 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Using technical analysis and specific intelligence inputs, police traced and arrested Yadav.
Police officials said the arrest has provided relief to the traders and their families. Senior Police Inspector Dushyant Chavan emphasized that strict action will be taken against anyone exploiting the vulnerable or misusing social media to commit crimes. “Such offences will not be tolerated under any circumstances,” he added.
