CBI vs Sameer Wankhede — Extortion and bribery case

Updates

1. News8 Jun 2023

   Extortion and bribery case: Bombay High Court extends Sameer Wankhede’s interim protection from arrest till June 23

   The Bombay High Court on June 8 extended till June 23 the interim protection from arrest granted to NCB's former Mumbai zonal director Sameer Wankhede in...

   Explanation in simple terms

   The Bombay High Court has decided that Sameer Wankhede cannot be arrested by the CBI for now. This temporary protection will remain in place until June 23. This means he is safe from being taken into custody while the investigation into the bribery and extortion allegations against him continues. The court will review the situation again on that date to decide what happens next.

   thehindu.com
2. News17 May 2023

   Aryan Khan case: Sameer Wankhede accused of asking for bribe from Shah Rukh Khan

   Sameer Wankhede, who arrested the superstar's son in a drugs case in 2021, has been charged for corruption.

   Explanation in simple terms

   The Central Bureau of Investigation has accused former officer Sameer Wankhede of demanding a bribe from actor Shah Rukh Khan. This allegation is linked to the 2021 investigation involving Khan's son, Aryan Khan. Wankhede is now facing legal scrutiny over claims that he sought money to influence the outcome of that case. He denies these accusations, and the matter is currently being handled by the courts.

   bbc.com