Sensation in Cricket World: National-Level Female Cricketer, Two Others Arrested In Mumbai Sextortion Case Over ₹63 Lakh Fraud

Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested three accused, including a woman cricketer, after a businessman alleged he was threatened and extorted of Rs.63 lakh.

In a sensational case that has drawn attention from both sports and crime circles, Mumbai Police Crime Branch has arrested three people, including a woman cricketer, in connection with an alleged ₹63 lakh sextortion and blackmail case involving a Mumbai-based businessman.

The main accused has been identified as Farkhanda Khan, reportedly a national-level cricketer from Jammu and Kashmir. Police have also arrested her brother Basil Aziz Khan and alleged associate Imtiaz Wani. The arrests were made from Delhi and Srinagar, according to reports.

How The Case Began

Police said the complainant, a 28-year-old businessman from Colaba, came in contact with Farkhanda Khan in 2024 while staying in Mumbai’s western suburbs. Over time, the two allegedly became close.

Investigators believe the accused later used the relationship to extort money from the businessman.

Threats And Money Demands

According to the complaint, the businessman was allegedly threatened that personal chats and private conversations would be made public if he did not pay money.

Police sources said the accused first took ₹23 lakh and later allegedly demanded another ₹40 lakh, taking the total amount to ₹63 lakh.

Money Routed Through Multiple Accounts

During the probe, police reportedly found that the money was transferred to different bank accounts. Some funds were allegedly routed to the account of co-accused Imtiaz Wani, while some amounts were transferred to accounts linked to family members.

Investigators also suspect that the victim continued to face pressure and threats during the transactions.

Police Investigation Continues

Mumbai Crime Branch officials are now conducting a detailed investigation to establish the full sequence of events, financial trail and whether any additional people were involved.

Police are also examining digital evidence, communication records and banking transactions.

The accused are being questioned, and officials say more details may emerge as the investigation progresses.