Dindoshi police have arrested a woman, her son and their associate for allegedly extorting Rs 11.5 lakh from a Goregaon East beautician by exploiting superstition and fear over nearly two years. Police said the amount could rise to around Rs 23 lakh, including interest.

The accused, identified as Alka Sakte, her son Sagar and associate Utsav Singh, have been booked under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for extortion, cheating and criminal intimidation, and remanded to police custody till February 14.