Actress Nikita Ghag booked in Rs 25 Lakh extortion case, Director alleges threats and assault

September 6, 2025

Mumbai, Sep 6: Actress Nikita Ghag is in the news due to a case of extortion of money. Serious allegations have been made against this actress by 48-year-old director Krishnakumar Meena. The director says that he was held hostage, beaten up and money was demanded from him. The director had filed a complaint against Nikita and some other people on 14th August. This case was registered by the Amboli Police on Friday under several legal sections.

Director claims he Was beaten and threatened at gunpoint

Meena alleged that Nikita offered to introduce him to a film investor. However, when he declined the offer and refused to proceed with the meeting, he claims a man identifying himself as Jagtap, who allegedly posed as a gangster, arrived at his office and assaulted him, hurled abuses, and demanded ₹25 lakh. The complainant said he was held hostage at gun and knife point for nearly three hours during the ordeal.

Out of fear for his life, Meena claimed that he transferred around ₹10 lakh to Nikita Ghag and her associates as a form of protection money.

FIR Registered, Investigation Underway

Based on the director’s complaint, Amboli Police registered an FIR under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code, including:

• Section 384 – Extortion

• Section 323 – Voluntarily causing hurt

• Section 506 – Criminal intimidation

• Section 342 – Wrongful confinement

• Section 34 – Acts done by several persons with common intention

Police officials confirmed that the matter is being investigated and that statements from the accused and witnesses will be recorded. The complainant has also submitted bank transaction details and phone records as evidence.