New details of extortion and impersonation have surfaced in the ongoing investigation into the Yuvraj Singh Manchanda murder case, pointing to an elaborate blackmail network operated by prime accused Anya Vats and her associates. According to a formal first information report registered at the Parliament Street police station in New Delhi, the accused leveraged the fear of premier central investigative bodies, including the Enforcement Directorate, to extort approximately Rs 1.25 crore from a businessman. The complainant, Akhilesh Goyal, has outlined how forged summons, manipulated communications, and fabricated bureaucratic links were orchestrated to extract massive financial payoffs.
Fake Summons And Systematic Psychological Coercion
The timeline detailed in the complaint indicates that the extortion scheme commenced on September 3, 2024. On that day, Akhilesh Goyal received an unsolicited WhatsApp communication from an unfamiliar mobile number containing a purported notice from the Enforcement Directorate. The counterfeit document ordered Goyal and his spouse to appear in person before the agency. As panic set in, Anya Vats and Sanyam Sachdeva approached the complainant, projecting themselves as resourceful intermediaries possessing high-level access to central government ministries who could make the legal inquiry disappear.
Fabricated Intelligence Lineage And Threats Of Severe Laws
To establish unshakeable credibility, Anya Vats allegedly fabricated close familial relationships with top security figures. She claimed that Samant Goyal, a former IPS officer and head of the Research and Analysis Wing, was her maternal uncle. She further claimed that Anil Gupta, serving as a Joint Secretary within the agency, was her designated local guardian. Having projected immense authority, the accused then escalated their intimidation, warning the complainant that failure to comply would result in immediate arrest under stringent statutes, including the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, and the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act.
Borrowing Funds To Satisfy HDFC Account Transfers
The perpetrators assured the victim that consistent monetary disbursements would keep enforcement agencies at bay. Between October 2024 and August 2025, Akhilesh Goyal paid an estimated Rs 1.25 crore in multiple installments to secure immunity from fabricated charges. Every installment was routed directly into Anya Vats's HDFC Bank account. To generate these funds, Goyal was forced to secure bank borrowings and take private loans from relatives and associates. Anya Vats and Sanyam Sachdeva consistently justified these demands as non-negotiable penalties, settlements, and administrative costs required to close the pending files.
Impersonation Calls From MHA, ED, RAW, And NIA
The coercion was not confined to direct interactions with Anya and Sanyam. Goyal began receiving phone calls from multiple unidentified mobile numbers, with callers impersonating senior officers from the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Enforcement Directorate, the Research and Analysis Wing, and the National Investigation Agency. These fraudulent callers reinforced the pressure, insisting that non-compliance would result in swift punitive detention.
Escalating Email Invoices Totaling Crores
The complaint highlights an email communication dated November 29, 2024, originating from Anya Vats, which falsely declared that all government investigations against the complainant had been formally terminated. Coupled with this declaration was a fresh demand for roughly Rs 96.89 lakh alongside an additional Rs 1 lakh for logistical overheads. This was followed by another email on August 4, 2025, presenting an exorbitant accounting: Anya claimed to have paid Rs 13.85 crore out of pocket to several government agencies on Goyal's behalf, alleging that he still owed an outstanding debt of Rs 26 crore. No official department receipts or valid transaction records were ever furnished for these supposed settlements.
A Rs 30 Crore Festive Demand And Direct Threats To Family
The intimidation reached critical severity through a threatening WhatsApp message demanding a massive sum of Rs 30 crore prior to Diwali. The senders insisted on an immediate interim deposit of Rs 15 lakh while issuing explicit threats directed at Goyal's family members. To intensify the fear, the perpetrators specifically brought up the son of Gopal Mahajan, an acquaintance of the complainant. Goyal reported enduring relentless psychological harassment through recurring telephone calls, text chats, and electronic mail.
FIR Registered At Parliament Street Police Station
Faced with expanding financial demands and grave safety threats, the victim approached law enforcement authorities. The Parliament Street police station registered the FIR on August 15, 2026. The submission includes comprehensive digital evidence, comprising exported WhatsApp discussions, email threads, HDFC Bank statement trails, screenshots of the fraudulent agency notices, and a structured timeline of every transaction made. Delhi Police investigators are currently scrutinizing the banking transactions, source phone numbers, and electronic trails to trace the full scope of the impersonation ring and identify any additional collaborators involved in the racket.
