Legal Battle Erupts Between Thane Businessman and Social Media Influencer Over Allegations of Extortion

Thane, October 30 (Daily Kiran) : A legal dispute has emerged between a businessman from Thane and a popular social media influencer with millions of followers. The businessman claims that the influencer threatened to implicate him in serious crimes, including rape, while demanding a staggering ₹1.39 crore in extortion. He has filed a complaint at the Kasarvadavali police station in Thane.

In response to his allegations, the influencer has lodged three separate FIRs against the businessman. She accuses him of making false promises of marriage, concealing his marital status, stalking, sending obscene messages, and issuing threats. These complaints were registered at the Versova police station in Mumbai.

The businessman alleges that their relationship began in June 2023 when they met at a hotel in Mumbai. He claims he initially provided her with financial assistance of ₹2.5 lakh, but she later began to blackmail him using private photographs and conversations.

According to his complaint, the influencer threatened to share private photos and videos on social media, coercing him to fulfill her financial demands out of fear for his reputation and family honor. He claims to have transferred over ₹94.17 lakh to her bank account and covered additional expenses, including renting a flat for her in Andheri West, paying security deposits, rent, credit card bills, and travel costs.

The businessman further alleges that the influencer demanded a 50% stake in his wife’s clothing company and a monthly payment of ₹2 lakh. Under pressure, he reluctantly made her a partner in the company. He also claims she later demanded ₹15 lakh in exchange for returning company materials.

The businessman reports that he paid ₹30 lakh in October 2025 and another ₹30 lakh in January 2026. He alleges that she also sought money for property in Bengaluru, an office in Panvel, and a luxury car.

In a shocking turn of events, he claims that on May 18, 2026, the influencer called his wife on WhatsApp to inform her about their alleged relationship and pressured her for a divorce. During this period, an unknown individual also threatened his family.

Between June 2023 and May 1, 2026, he claims to have paid a total of ₹1,39,81,893. The Kasarvadavali police have registered his FIR.

In her complaints, the influencer has accused the businessman of making false promises and harassment. In her October 13, 2026, FIR, she alleges that he misled her about his marital status and threatened her. She claims their physical relationship began in September 2024.

In another complaint filed on September 2, 2026, the influencer alleges that even after leaving the business, the businessman continued to harass her and her brother with obscene messages from different numbers and social media accounts. She also accused him of sending two unknown individuals to her home.

On June 25, 2026, she alleged that he pressured her to restart their business and had shown up at her home, knocking on her door for nearly two hours. She reported incidents of harassment, threats, and an assault by two unidentified women.

Tensions continue to rise as both parties navigate this complex and troubling case, with serious allegations on both sides.