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    Extortion Racket News

    4 arrested for ₹6.5 crore extortion racket in Ghaziabad

    According to the police, the suspects had been operating the racket since 2023.
    Cities
    Updated 23 days ago

    Goldy Brar linked racket busted, 3 held for extortion demands in Delhi

    A caller threatened a contractor and a builder and their families with serious consequences if the extortion demands were not met. (Shutterstock)
    India News
    Published 24 days ago

    Ludhiana: In central jail, gangster extorts ₹2 lakh from two inmates

    The inmates were recently lodged in jail, the accused thrashed them for extortion; police to seek production warrants. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 24 days ago

    2 held over extortion racket, demanding ₹3 cr from Dwarka bizman

    The case came to light after an FIR was registered at Bindapur police station on September 6 following an alleged demand for <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>3 crore from a businessman. (Representational image)
    Cities
    Published 28 days ago

    Delhi: Two held for demanding ₹3 cr from businessman in name of Nandu gangster

    Delhi: Two held for demanding <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>3 cr from businessman in name of Nandu gangster
    Cities
    Published 29 days ago

    Rohini jail extortion: ACB summons two senior officers

    Rohini jail extortion: ACB summons two senior officers
    Cities
    Published 86 days ago

    7 Delhi prison officials among 11 held in jail bribery racket

    The accused include one assistant superintendent, six jail warders, two advocates and two private persons, investigators said (Representative photo)
    Cities
    Published 101 days ago

    Police arrest local criminal for making extortion calls to bizmen

    Pimpri-Chinchwad police arrested 28-year-old man on Tuesday for running an extortion racket, officers familiar with the case said on Wednesday. (Getty Images (PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
    Cities
    Updated 115 days ago

    Ludhiana: Hotel owner booked for ‘harbouring’ aides of Europe-based gangster

    An illegal firearm and 300 grams of heroin were recovered from their possession, police said. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 131 days ago

    Bengali actor Sreelekha Mitra says she was ‘effectively banned’ for 10 years

    Sreelekha Mitra has raised questions on the arrest of Swarup Ghosh.
    Entertainment
    Updated 142 days ago

    Extortion racket kingpin arrested in Dehradun after absconding for 3 years: Cop

    Accused in police custody. (HT Sourced Photo)
    Cities
    Published 155 days ago

    Delhi Police arrest 3 Nandu gang sharpshooters, foil extortion linked firing plot

    Delhi Police arrest 3 Nandu gang sharpshooters, foil extortion linked firing plot
    Cities
    Published 155 days ago

    Ludhiana: Moosewala’s former manager’s parents held in firing case

    The duo was produced before a local court, which remanded them to judicial custody. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 156 days ago

    Mohali: Delhi woman, kin booked for honeytrap, extortion racket

    According to the FIR, a financial probe conducted earlier by investigating agencies had detected transactions worth over <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>90 lakh in bank accounts linked to the accused. (HT file)
    Cities
    Published 157 days ago

    ED gets 'godman' Kharat's custody, says he resorted to systematic extortion

    ED gets 'godman' Kharat's custody, says he resorted to systematic extortion
    Cities
    Published 159 days ago

    Haryana: IPS officer named adversely in SET probe appointed IG, South Range

    Om Parkash Narwal (File)
    Cities
    Published 159 days ago

    Four held for posing as cops, running dating-based honey-trap extortion racket in Delhi

    Four held for posing as cops, running dating-based honey-trap extortion racket in Delhi
    Cities
    Published 163 days ago

    Four arrested in Delhi for extortion via fake dating profiles, police say

    Four arrested in Delhi for running dating app-based extortion racket using fake police raids and rape threats to extort money. (Representative photo)
    Cities
    Published 163 days ago

    CBI arrests 3 in ₹20-lakh bribery case linked to Punjab VB chief director

    The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday confirmed the arrest of three individuals in connection with a <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>20-lakh bribery case involving the Punjab Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau.
    Cities
    Published 167 days ago

    Reel-star woman constable among 3 cops dismissed in ₹7 lakh extortion case

    The action followed a departmental inquiry that confirmed they misused their authority in an extortion racket involving a reputed educational institution in Pune. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
    Cities
    Published 172 days ago

    Ludhiana: Assault probe leads cops to extortion racket; 2 at large

    Initially, the probe was being carried out into assault by the accused on a resident of Aman Nagar besides a few others. (HT PHOTO)
    Cities
    Published 182 days ago

    Ludhiana: Waiter held with four pistols linked to firing at Payal grain market

    Police suspect weapons recovered were used in firing at arhtiya’s shop in Payal grain market on April 14. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 184 days ago

    Two held for running extortion racket targeting traders in Gurugram

    Vendor alleged threats over three months; police say suspects ran racket for months across multiple areas, collecting money regularly. (File photo)
    Cities
    Published 204 days ago

    Panipat resident dies in ‘Jammu police custody’

    The police initiated inquest proceedings into the incident and requested the district magistrate of Jammu to conduct a magisterial inquiry, police said in a statement. (HT Photo for representation)
    Cities
    Published 210 days ago

    Woman, aide arrested for running extortion racket in Delhi

    Woman, aide arrested for running extortion racket in Delhi
    Cities
    Published 214 days ago

    Two Chandigarh cops suspended amid suspicion of ‘brokering extortions’

    A senior police officer said the suspended personnel were acquainted with criminals and their possible role in the extortion network is being probed. Police officials added that the departmental inquiry is underway and further action will be taken based on its findings. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 250 days ago

    Punjab: Extortion, arms racket linked to Goldy Brar busted, 10 arrested

    The Ludhiana police have busted an inter-state extortion and arms racket allegedly operating at the behest of gangster Satinderjeet Singh, alias Goldy Brar, and Rajasthan-based gangster Varinder Charan, both believed to be settled abroad.
    Cities
    Published 280 days ago

    Ludhiana: Gangster to be brought on production warrant

    Lodged in Ferozepur jail, Shubham Grover is facing multiple cases, including Arms Act violations. (HT file)
    Cities
    Published 291 days ago

    39-year-old saved from the brink of suicide after frauds dupe him of ₹99 lakh

    39-year-old saved from the brink of suicide after frauds dupe him of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>99 lakh
    Cities
    Published 309 days ago

    Ludhiana: Gangster Amrit Dalam booked for attempt to murder, aide injured in police gunfire

    An FIR has been lodged under Sections 109, 132, 221, 3(5) of the BNS and Sections 25, 27, 54, and 59 of the Arms Act. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 316 days ago
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