Who Is Kirti Patel? Fugitive In ₹2 Crore Honey-Trap And Extortion Case Finally Nabbed After Year-Long Manhunt

Kirti Patel Tracked Down In Honey-Trap Case: Kirti Patel, also known by the name Kirti Adalja, was arrested on Tuesday by Kapodra police from a residence near the Sarkhej police station limits in Ahmedabad, ending a year-long effort to trace her in connection with a ₹2 crore extortion case involving a builder.

According to a report by The Times of India, Kirti Patel had remained elusive since June 2024 despite being wanted in a serious case of blackmail and extortion. However, her frequent activity on social media, including video uploads and public threats, remained visible even as she constantly switched phones, SIM cards, and locations to avoid detection.

"She was constantly on the move but active on social media. Her arrest was a result of meticulous technical work," DCP (Zone-1) Alok Kumar told The Times of India.

Builder honey-trapped; Past cases under scrutiny

The extortion case reportedly dates back to June 2, 2024, when Kirti Patel, along with co-accused Vijay Savani, Zakir Pathan, and Janvi alias Manisha Goswami, allegedly lured Surat-based builder Vaju Katrodiya to a farmhouse under the guise of resolving a property dispute. There, he was reportedly served alcohol and later photographed in compromising positions with Janvi. These images were then used as leverage to demand ₹2 crore from the builder, as stated in the FIR.

The complaint also indicates that Kirti Patel and Vijay Savani had earlier targeted Vaju Katrodiya online, issuing threats and spreading defamatory content in relation to the same property dispute.

Kirti Patel's name has surfaced in multiple criminal cases over the years. As per The Times of India, she faces at least ten FIRs in different jurisdictions across Gujarat, including attempted murder charges filed by Puna police in 2020, as well as cases of extortion, criminal intimidation, and assault in Vastrapur, Gandhinagar, Patan, Junagadh, and rural areas of Surat.

Police sources noted that Kirti Patel actively curated a public image marked by aggression and dominance, often seen in her abusive videos and open threats on social media platforms. Authorities believe this persona was part of a calculated effort to instill fear and suppress complaints.

Following her arrest, Kirti Patel is expected to be produced before a court for remand. Meanwhile, police are expanding their investigation to identify other potential victims of similar honey-trap tactics and to examine the role of additional individuals who may be linked to the extortion racket.