Ranchi bizman held for alleged cheating, rape of Chhattisgarh BJP leader: Cops

An FIR was registered against Sanjay Singh at on May 14 on charges of rape, extortion and cheating, among others, following a complaint lodged by the woman BJP leader

Published on: May 22, 2026, 20:35:27 IST

By Ritesh Mishra, Raipur

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A Ranchi-based businessman was arrested after a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) woman leader from Chhattisgarh’s Bilaspur district accused him of allegedly raping and cheating her after luring her to invest more than ₹1.5 crore in a mining business, police said on Friday.

An FIR was registered against Sanjay Singh at the Civil Lines police station on May 14 on charges of rape, extortion and cheating, among others, following a complaint lodged by the woman BJP leader, Senior Superintendent of Police Rajnesh Singh said.

Singh, who was arrested from Ranchi in neighbouring Jharkhand, was brought to Bilaspur on Friday, the police officer added.

Police said mobile chats, call records, financial transactions and other documents related to the case are being examined as part of the investigation.

According to the complaint, the woman met Singh, who introduced himself as a prominent Ranchi-based businessman, in Delhi around two years ago. He allegedly lured her into investing in a mining business by promising huge profits.

Singh later persuaded her to invest more than ₹1.5 crore by offering a partnership in the business and assurances of double returns.

Police said the two became closely acquainted and, during this period, Singh, along with his family, frequently visited the woman’s residence in Bilaspur.

The complainant alleged that around eight months ago, while she was travelling from Raipur to Bilaspur, the man deliberately sent his driver away on some pretext and raped her at a secluded place before abandoning her on the road.

She later returned to Bilaspur in an autorickshaw, police said.

The woman further alleged in her complaint that the accused continued to force her to give him more money through mobile phone messages and chats and also threatened to kill her, police officers said.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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