The Times of India

1 year before death, Prateek Yadav had accused business partner of Rs 4 crore extortion

Prateek Yadav, step-brother of Akhilesh Yadav and husband of BJP leader Aparna Yadav, has died in Lucknow under mysterious circumstances. This follows a 2025 case where Yadav accused a former business associate of extorting over Rs 4 crore and threatening his reputation. The FIR detailed allegations of financial fraud and blackmail related to a real estate firm.