Chandrapur: In a stunning revelation that has sent shockwaves through the local media circles, four individuals posing as journalists — including an editor and three correspondents — have been arrested for extorting ₹1 lakh from a widow in Chandrapur.

According to police, the accused threatened the woman with false news coverage linking her to illegal activities unless she paid them. When she hesitated, they allegedly intimidated her with death threats , forcing her to hand over the money.

The arrested individuals have been identified as:

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