The accused were identified as Mohammad Arshadullah Alam (28) and Aman Gujja (28), both employees of the restaurant.
Police said CCTV footage and the complainant’s identification helped them trace the two accused, who were arrested on the day the incident was reported. During interrogation, Aman disclosed that he worked as a bouncer at the restaurant, while Alam worked as an organiser. Her mobile phone details are being verified, and efforts are underway to arrest her. HT tried to contact Kesar Fine Dining on the contact mobile number available online. However, the number was found to be switched off.
They allegedly extorted ₹ 25,000 from the victim against an inflated bill of ₹ 21,000, according to the police. They also threatened him with consequences if he approached the police and demanded another ₹ 25,000. Deputy commissioner of police (DCP) (Shahdara) Rajendra Prasad Meena said the Anand Vihar police station received information about the incident on September 14. At the restaurant, the accused presented the victim with a bill of around ₹ 21,000. He paid ₹ 8,000 in cash and ₹ 6,000 through UPI to an account in the name of Arun Kumar Sharma, according to the complainant’s statement. The accused allegedly took his ATM card and PIN and withdrew another ₹ 11,000. A case of extortion and common intention was registered under Sections 308 and 3 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at the Anand Vihar police station.
Police said the woman who allegedly lured the victim is absconding. When he hesitated to pay, he was allegedly threatened and assaulted, police said. Police said both allegedly participated in assaulting and extorting the victim. The DCP said the woman fled before the police arrived.
“Investigation is continuing, including checks into the accused’s financial transactions and ATM withdrawals,” the DCP added.
