The trio allegedly conspired to create fear in the mind of a Colaba businessman by threatening to circulate his private WhatsApp messages and chats and harm his family, the chargesheet said
Police have invoked sections of extortion, criminal intimidation and criminal conspiracy, besides Section 67 of the Information Technology Act. The complainant came in contact with Farkhanda, a national-level player who has represented the U-23 J&K team, through social media in 2023, according to the chargesheet filed earlier this month. Police alleged that in early 2024, Farkhanda recorded their phone conversations and took screenshots of their messages before allegedly threatening to ruin his life if he did not pay her.
Police said Farkhanda then distributed portions of the alleged proceeds among the accounts of her parents, brother, aunt and other acquaintances to conceal the money trail. The two subsequently communicated through WhatsApp and other platforms. Police alleged that the money was initially credited to Farkhanda’s account and was subsequently transferred to Wani’s account before being routed back to her. Police also alleged that the proceeds were used to buy mobile phones for the three accused and renovate a room at Farkhanda’s house in Srinagar.
Cricketer and Associates Charged with Extortion in Mumbai
Mumbai’s crime branch has filed a 1,500-page chargesheet against Jammu & Kashmir cricketer Farkhanda Khan, her brother Bazil, and their associate Uddin Wani. They are accused of conspiring to intimidate a businessman from Colaba by threatening to release his private WhatsApp messages and harm his family.
The threats allegedly coerced the victim into transferring Rs 64 lakh to bank accounts linked to the accused. Initially, the complainant transferred Rs 20,000 but was reportedly threatened with a sexual assault complaint and arrest. Fearing for his reputation and family, he subsequently made 32 online transactions totaling Rs 23.61 lakh.
Further, Farkhanda told investigators that the vehicle was bought for Rs 10 lakh from a car dealer in Delhi, with Bazil and Wani allegedly assisting in the purchase. A further Rs 1.25 lakh was allegedly spent on repairs. The investigation also allegedly traced the money to the purchase of a second-hand high-end car.