Mangaluru: Urwa police have arrested a 42-year-old man in connection with an alleged conspiracy to extort money and property from a woman by making serious accusations, including murder, and damaging her family’s reputation.
According to a police statement, Maya Annamarie Rego lodged a complaint at Urwa police station on August 10, 2026, seeking action against those allegedly involved in the conspiracy.
The complainant alleged that false and serious accusations of murder were being used as part of a plan to extort money and property from her while bringing disrepute to her family in public.
Case registered under BNS provisions
Based on the complaint, Urwa police registered a case under Crime No. 83/2026, invoking Sections 61(a)(1) and 308(7) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), as stated in the police release.
Police subsequently proceeded with the investigation, examining the available evidence and looking into the allegations raised in the complaint.
Accused remanded to judicial custody
As part of the investigation, police arrested Naveen Thores, 42, son of Joseph Thores and a resident of Ganamajal, Padavu, Shaktinagar, Mangaluru, on October 23, 2026.
He was produced before a court on October 24 and remanded to judicial custody.
Police said the investigation is continuing, with further inquiries planned into the alleged involvement of other accused in the case.
The police statement added that a detailed investigation would be conducted and appropriate action taken based on the findings.
The allegations remain subject to investigation and judicial proceedings.