Raipur Police have arrested two women on charges of allegedly trapping a businessman in a honey-trap scheme, blackmailing him with photographs and videos, and extorting money by threatening to file a false rape case.

The accused, identified as Nitya Singh, a beauty parlour operator, and Payal alias Aanchal Tiwari, a college student, were arrested by the Civil Lines Police Station and later sent to judicial custody following court proceedings.

Businessman Approaches Police

The case came to light after Jayant Choudhary (38), a businessman and resident of New Sales Tax Colony in Shankar Nagar, lodged a complaint with Civil Lines Police.

According to the complaint, he first came into contact with the two women in May 2026 at Gudhiyari Police Station. The women allegedly maintained contact with him thereafter, seeking financial assistance on the pretext of employment and setting up a beauty parlour.

Alleged Honey-Trap and Blackmail

The complainant alleged that on June 14, the two women called him for a meeting. During the meeting, they allegedly lit a cigarette suspected to contain an intoxicating substance inside his vehicle, after which he began feeling dizzy.

Taking advantage of his condition, the women allegedly accompanied him to his residence and secretly recorded photographs and videos.

The businessman claimed that from the following day, the women began threatening to accuse him of sexual assault unless he paid them money.

Extortion Allegations

According to the FIR, the businessman allegedly handed over ₹25,000 in cash to the accused near Tarun Nagar Haat Bazaar on June 25 in an attempt to avoid public embarrassment.

However, he alleged that the demands continued. On July 1, the women allegedly entered the basement of his office and attempted to remove a bag containing cash from his vehicle.

The complaint further states that on July 10, both women entered his office premises, created a disturbance in front of employees and allegedly threatened to register a rape case if additional money was not paid.

Police Investigation

Following the complaint, Civil Lines Police registered a case under relevant provisions relating to blackmail, criminal intimidation and extortion.

After examining the allegations and collecting preliminary evidence, investigators arrested both women. They were produced before a court, which remanded them to judicial custody.

Police Statement

Assistant Commissioner of Police Ramakant Sahu said the arrests were made after the investigation found prima facie evidence supporting the complainant's allegations of blackmail and extortion.

He added that the investigation is continuing, and police are examining all available digital evidence and other material connected with the case.

Authorities have not disclosed whether any additional individuals were involved or whether further arrests are likely.