CBI vs Kolkata Police Officers — Extortion case

Timeline

1. 23 Oct 2023News

   CBI takes over extortion case against Kolkata police officers

   The CBI recently took over the investigation of an extortion case registered against Kolkata police officers last year at Worli police station.

   The Times of India

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Central Bureau of Investigation took control of an extortion case involving police officers.

   Who:

   The Central Bureau of Investigation is the investigative agency, and the Kolkata police officers are the accused.

   When:

   Reported on 23 Oct 2023.

   Where:

   Worli police station, Maharashtra.

   Why:

   An extortion case was registered against the officers.

   What it means:

   The Central Bureau of Investigation is now in charge of investigating the extortion claims.

2. 4 Oct 2023Filing

   CBI takes over extortion case against Kolkata police officers

   The CBI has taken over the investigation into an extortion case involving Kolkata police officers who are alleged to have extorted Rs 20 lakh from a Mumbai-based businessman.

   Government of India portal

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Central Bureau of Investigation has taken control of an extortion case.

   Who:

   The Central Bureau of Investigation is the agency leading the inquiry. The Kolkata police officers are the accused people. A Mumbai-based businessman is the person who allegedly lost money.

   When:

   Reported on 4 Oct 2023.

   Where:

   Worli Police Station, Maharashtra.

   Why:

   The officers are accused of taking money from a businessman by force.

   What it means:

   The federal agency now manages the investigation instead of the local police.