Bengaluru Husband Accuses Wife of Rs 2 Crore Extortion Amidst Impotency Claims

In a startling development from Bengaluru, a software engineer has initiated legal proceedings against his wife, accusing her of a calculated scheme of harassment and extortion that allegedly spiraled into demands for a staggering Rs 2 crore. The husband claims his wife leveraged highly personal allegations, including claims of impotency, to extort money, threatening to defame him and his family if her demands were not met.

The couple, whose identities remain protected, reportedly entered into a love marriage in 2022.

According to the husband's complaint lodged with the police, the marital bliss was short-lived. He alleges that soon after their wedding, his wife began to exert immense pressure on him, making persistent demands for substantial sums of money. When he reportedly resisted or delayed, she would resort to severe threats.

Central to the husband's allegations is his wife's purported threat to file a police complaint against him, falsely accusing him of impotency.

He claims she explicitly stated she would use this sensitive and damaging accusation to ruin his reputation and career if he failed to comply with her financial demands. The situation reportedly escalated when she initially demanded a significant sum, and under duress, the husband claims he paid her Rs 20 lakh.

However, this payment did not resolve the issue; instead, it allegedly emboldened her to make further, larger demands.

The complaint details a pattern of increasing threats and intimidation. Beyond the impotency claim, the wife allegedly threatened to harm herself and falsely implicate the husband and his entire family if he did not yield to her demands for more money.

This constant pressure and fear for his family's safety eventually compelled the software engineer to approach the authorities.

Acting on the husband's detailed complaint, the police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against the wife. The charges invoked include sections 384 (extortion) and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

Investigations are currently underway to ascertain the full facts of the case and bring the truth to light. This incident casts a harsh spotlight on the complexities and potential vulnerabilities within personal relationships when financial disputes and false accusations come into play.