Thane Shocker: Teen Molested, Extorted Rs 50,000; Accused Prathamesh Desai Arrested

• A 15-year-old student in Thane was molested and extorted for Rs 50,000 under threat of defamation.
• Accused Prathamesh Desai, 23, from Lokmanya Nagar, was arrested by Vartaknagar police.
• Desai allegedly molested the student for the past six months and demanded money to keep their 'relationship' secret.
• The victim's parents filed a complaint on March 1st after she revealed the continuous threats and financial demands.
• Desai has been booked under the Indian Justice Code and the POCSO Act; further investigation is ongoing.