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extortion racket news

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))
pune news
Updated on Jul 03, 2026 08:49 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 17, 2026 04:16 am IST

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

Sreelekha Mitra has raised questions on the arrest of Swarup Ghosh.
others
Updated on Jun 06, 2026 08:59 pm IST

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

Accused in police custody. (HT Sourced Photo)
dehradun news
Published on May 24, 2026 05:05 pm IST

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

Delhi Police arrest 3 Nandu gang sharpshooters, foil extortion linked firing plot
delhi news
Published on May 24, 2026 02:50 pm IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on May 23, 2026 06:54 am IST

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 ₹90 lakh in bank accounts linked to the accused. (HT file)
chandigarh news
Published on May 22, 2026 03:24 am IST

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

ED gets 'godman' Kharat's custody, says he resorted to systematic extortion
mumbai news
Published on May 20, 2026 06:12 pm IST

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

Om Parkash Narwal (File)
chandigarh news
Published on May 20, 2026 12:50 pm IST

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
delhi news
Published on May 16, 2026 03:09 pm IST

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)
delhi news
Published on May 16, 2026 01:46 pm IST

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 ₹20-lakh bribery case involving the Punjab Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau.
chandigarh news
Published on May 12, 2026 03:58 pm IST

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)
pune news
Published on May 07, 2026 11:59 pm IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Apr 27, 2026 06:54 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Apr 25, 2026 06:12 am IST

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)
gurugram news
Published on Apr 05, 2026 03:28 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Mar 30, 2026 03:08 am IST

Woman, aide arrested for running extortion racket in Delhi

Woman, aide arrested for running extortion racket in Delhi
delhi news
Published on Mar 26, 2026 03:20 pm IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Feb 19, 2026 12:00 am IST

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.
chandigarh news
Published on Jan 19, 2026 05:22 am IST

Ludhiana: Gangster to be brought on production warrant

Lodged in Ferozepur jail, Shubham Grover is facing multiple cases, including Arms Act violations. (HT file)
others
Published on Jan 08, 2026 08:38 am IST

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 ₹99 lakh
mumbai news
Published on Dec 21, 2025 05:24 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Dec 14, 2025 06:38 am IST

Goldy Brar, his aides booked for running extortion racket in Ludhiana

Two members of the gang have been arrested, police said on Saturday. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Published on Dec 14, 2025 06:30 am IST

Under probe for Dubey links, Kanpur police inspector sacked over woman’s suicide

Inspector Ashish Kumar Dwivedi. (FILE PHOTO)
lucknow news
Published on Nov 18, 2025 06:16 am IST

Woman, 3 others held in Gurugram fake rape case, extortion bid against husband

The woman, identified as Shivani Agarwal, wife of an IT firm owner, is the fourth accused to be held in the case.
gurugram news
Updated on Nov 09, 2025 11:59 pm IST

Gurugram: Lawyer, two aides extort men in martial troubles, arrested

The arrested three in police custody on Friday. (HT Photo)
gurugram news
Published on Nov 08, 2025 05:10 am IST

Deputy SP in UP police suspended for amassing assets worth ₹100 crore

DSP Rishikant Shukla (HT PHOTO)
india news
Published on Nov 05, 2025 05:26 am IST

Haryana Police arrest 5 criminals after Rohtak encounter, foil extortion bid

Forensic experts at the encounter spot near the Jassia-Dhamar road in Rohtak district on Friday morning. (HT Photo)
chandigarh news
Published on Oct 31, 2025 12:58 pm IST

Delhi HC tells vigilance to appoint officer to take action against nine Tihar jail officials

The court fixed January 7 as the next date of hearing and directed the Delhi government and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to file their report indicating the progress of the inquiry. (Representative photo)
delhi news
Published on Oct 31, 2025 03:28 am IST
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