Police arrested two youths, who allegedly attempted to extort amount to the tune of around Rs40 lakh from a businessman by impersonating themselves as Naxals in Surguja district of Chhattisgarh, police said on Thursday.
Following the complaint of Ambikapur-based businessman that two youths posing them as insurgents have demanded extortion of Rs40 lakh through a phone call, police swung into action and started investigation in this connection, police said, adding that complaint was received on October 25.
Based on initial findings, police laid a trap and succeeded in arresting the youths identified as Saroj Khan (25) and Ejaz Khan (24) from Ambikapur-based bus stand, informed police.
Police investigators have recovered three mobile handsets (reportedly used in the crime), cash worth Rs8000 and a four-wheeler. Reports say that during interrogation, the accused duo admitted of committing the crime and also revealed the involvement of one other accomplice.
Police have registered a case into the matter under relevant sections of Indian Penal Code (IPC). Moreover, police personnel have launched a drive to arrest the third associate who is on the run.