Four marriages, over a dozen victims, 10 bank accounts with transactions worth ₹8 crore; even policemen caught in the web.
Kanpur police have apprehended a woman allegedly running a sophisticated blackmail and extortion network. Identified as Divyanshi Chaudhary, she is accused of conducting four marriages, entrapping more than a dozen men in fake rape cases, and extorting crores of rupees. Investigations revealed transactions worth over ₹8 crore across 10 bank accounts, some of which were linked to police officers and other officials, indicating a potentially wider collusive network.
The Modus Operandi: Friendship, Romance, and Entrapment
Divyanshi allegedly followed a highly methodical approach. She first established contact with her victims through social media or personal networks, developing trust and eventually forming romantic relationships.
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Once the relationship was established, she would propose marriage and initiate physical relations. Soon after, she would accuse the victim of rape or sexual misconduct, filing a false FIR. The victims, intimidated by the legal threat, were coerced into paying substantial sums to settle the matter, often amounting to several lakhs or even crores.
Targeting Police Officers and Professionals
Police investigations revealed that Divyanshi’s victims were not limited to ordinary citizens. Bank managers, doctors, and police personnel were also allegedly trapped in her extortion schemes.
Two bank managers, one doctor, and two police officers reportedly fell prey to her tactics. Transactions traced to accounts of a sub-inspector and an inspector in the Meerut zone suggest that some officials may have been either complicit or under duress, further expanding the scope of her network.
The Aditya Lochan Case: A Turning Point
The case came to light when Divyanshi herself filed a complaint with the Kanpur Police Commissioner, alleging that Sub-Inspector Aditya Lochan of GwalToli police station had married her and was cheating her.
Upon investigation, the story reversed. SI Aditya stated that after marriage, Divyanshi had repeatedly extorted money from him, issuing threats and attempting to coerce him financially. This confession prompted police to examine her historical activities and previous victims.
A Trail of Fake Rape Cases
Records indicate that Divyanshi had filed multiple false rape cases over the years, often forcing victims into settlement agreements for monetary gain. Two bank managers, among others, were coerced into paying large sums under the threat of legal action.
The pattern remained consistent:
1. Friendship
2. Romantic engagement
3. Marriage proposal
4. Physical relations
5. Sudden accusation and FIR
6. Threats
7. Heavy extortion
The ₹8 Crore Money Trail
A detailed review of Divyanshi’s 10 bank accounts revealed transactions exceeding ₹8 crore, including cash deposits, online transfers, and funds moved across multiple accounts.
Analysis indicates that she was likely operating not as an individual, but as part of a structured extortion network, possibly with assistance from certain complicit officials. These financial trails provided clear evidence of organized criminal activity.
Police Statement
Kanpur police have stated:
- This is not a simple case of a ‘loot bride.’
- Evidence suggests a well-organized blackmail and extortion racket.
- Several police personnel and government employees may be involved.
- To date, more than a dozen victims have been identified.
Officials are examining bank transactions, mobile records, and communications to uncover further victims and collaborators.
Conclusion
The arrest of Divyanshi Chaudhary exposes a complex, organized criminal scheme exploiting legal loopholes and personal relationships for financial gain. It highlights vulnerabilities in systems meant to protect citizens and underscores the need for vigilance against sophisticated extortion networks. Kanpur police are continuing their probe to unravel the full extent of her criminal network.
