Wanted accused held for extortion bid

Press Trust of India  |  Mumbai 

Crime Branch officials have arrested a 37-year-old history sheeter wanted in connection with extortion, an said Monday.

The accused, identified as Sachin alias Babu Shankar Mohite, was picked up on May 25 by Unit -10 of crime branch from Marol in Andheri.

A resident of Powai, Mohite was wanted for allegedly threatening to kill a hotelier for money, the said.

Five serious offences including murder, and riot are registered against Mohite, he added.

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First Published: Mon, May 27 2019. 21:25 IST