Mumbai Police Arrest Two Individuals in Extortion Investigation

Mumbai Police's Crime Branch has arrested Machhinder Ankush Pashte and Vaibhav Vilas Harad in connection with an alleged extortion scheme. The two individuals reportedly accepted ₹30 lakh as part of an ₹80 lakh demand from a businessman, who had received death threats. The arrests in Andheri (West) followed a formal complaint, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat financial crimes and ensure public safety in the region.