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    Extortion News

    Atiq Ahmed’s son Mohammad Umar denied bail in extortion case

    Justice Avnish Saxena rejected the bail application.
    India News
    Updated 4 hours ago

    Six held for plotting shootout to kill rival gang members in Gurugram

    The accused allegedly stayed in contact with overseas handlers and were preparing weapons for murders and extortion bids across Delhi-NCR and neighbouring states. (File photo)
    Cities
    Published 6 hours ago

    Gujarat HC refuses to stay AAP legislator Chaitar Vasava’s 7-year sentence

    Chaitar Vasava continues to be a legislator because the state assembly has not issued the order to disqualify him (Videograb)
    India News
    Published 1 day ago

    Shots fired at pizza outlet, Gopi Lahoria gang claims responsibility

    A CCTV grab shows a man firing inside the restaurant at Bhai Randhir Singh (BRS) Nagar, in Ludhiana on Wednesday. (HT photo)
    Cities
    Published 5 days ago

    3 of newly formed Gangland gang arrested with firearms in Delhi: Police

    The police said the arrests have averted possible incidents of extortion and firing in Delhi-NCR. (Representative photo)
    Cities
    Updated 12 days ago

    Five held for posing as cops, extorting ₹29L in Greater Noida

    According to police, the five men, residents of Noida, Delhi, Mathura, Deoria and Etah, were arrested from Greater Noida West. (Representational image)
    Cities
    Published 12 days ago

    Gr Noida: Fake cop, 2 others extort ₹29 lakh from man under threat of staged encounter

    The incident took place on July 20. But the victim was initially reluctant to file an official complaint, said police. (Representational image)
    Cities
    Published 13 days ago

    Four held for posing as Delhi Police, trying to extort ₹25 lakh in Gurugram

    The suspects allegedly stormed a Sector 86 apartment, held occupants hostage and demanded <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>25 lakh using forged police identity cards. (File photo)
    Cities
    Published 23 days ago

    Hyderabad inspector suspended over sexual assault, extortion allegations

    Hyderabad Police suspended Jubilee Hills police station inspector over allegations of sexual assault.
    India News
    Updated 26 days ago

    Duo booked for ‘sextorting’ ₹9.3L from Goregaon college student

    Duo booked for ‘sextorting’ <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>9.3L from Goregaon college student
    Cities
    Published 28 days ago

    Noida: 83-yr-old woman duped of ₹18.50 lakh in cyber fraud

    The woman approached the police after she kept receiving threat calls despite transferring the money. (Representational image)
    Cities
    Published 33 days ago

    ₹10 crore extortion demand triggers shootout in upscale Gurugram locality

    Bullet marks seen on the house of the businessman where the suspects fired shots on Thursday
    Cities
    Updated 45 days ago

    Driver booked for allegedly blackmailing employer with secret photos, demanding ₹20 lakh to stay silent

    Driver booked for allegedly blackmailing employer with secret photos, demanding <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>20 lakh to stay silent
    Cities
    Updated 51 days ago

    Police arrest four for ₹10 lakh extortion bid

    Gaikwad allegedly threatened to pursue demolition complaints with the Pune Municipal Corporation unless <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>10 lakh was paid and also issued death threats. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
    Cities
    Published 58 days ago

    Extortion call, then firing at Phursungi biz house; Bishnoi gang claims responsibility

    Extortion call, then firing at Phursungi biz house; Bishnoi gang claims responsibility
    Cities
    Published 62 days ago

    Techie claims Bengaluru auto driver beat, extorted first-time visitors

    The engineer claimed that the amount extorted was <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2,400.
    Trending
    Published 63 days ago

    Ludhiana: Music producer gets ₹2-crore extortion threat

    Police said the claim was being verified as part of the ongoing investigation. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 64 days ago

    Thane businessman duped of ₹56 lakh by self-styled healer for herbal treatment

    Out of fear, the victim paid <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>20,000 in cash and later transferred various amounts in instalments, totalling <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>56.2 lakh, but the accused continued demanding more money.
    India News
    Published 65 days ago

    Nine cadres of banned outfits arrested across Manipur

    The KCP (PWG) cadres were arrested from their respective residences of Imphal East district. (HT photo)
    Cities
    Published 67 days ago

    Mohali: Posing as cops, gang abducts jeweller, extorts ₹5L from kin

    The complainant said his father later arranged <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>5 lakh cash and handed it over at the showroom, under pressure from the accused (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 77 days ago

    Abduction, extortion plot against former MLC began with accident last year: Cops

    Abduction, extortion plot against former MLC began with accident last year: Cops
    India News
    Published 81 days ago

    Panchkula club owner shot, Godara gang hitmen arrested after police encounter

    The encounter site where the two suspects were shot in the legs at Ramgarh, 10km from Panchkula town, early on Thursday. (HT Photo)
    Cities
    Published 82 days ago

    ‘When law enforcers turn extortionists’: SC revokes bail of 3 GRP cops

    ‘When law enforcers turn extortionists’: SC revokes bail of 3 GRP cops
    Cities
    Published 83 days ago

    8 held for extortion, blackmail through dating apps in Agra

    Cases were registered at Tajganj and Ekta police stations. (For representation)
    Cities
    Published 93 days ago

    Seven cadres of banned outfits arrested across Manipur: Police

    On Sunday, security forces arrested three cadres of two different banned outfits. (Representative file photo)
    Cities
    Updated 98 days ago

    Delhi: Wanted criminal who chopped off man's thumbs during robbery held after six years on the run

    Delhi: Wanted criminal who chopped off man's thumbs during robbery held after six years on the run
    Cities
    Published 99 days ago

    Four held for extorting men by luring them through dating apps in Delhi

    The arrests followed a complaint by a victim, who alleged the accused extorted him last week and were asking for more money. (Representative photo)
    Cities
    Published 100 days ago

    Man murdered, body stuffed into drum: Thane cops arrest nurse, brother; her kin on the run

    Man murdered, body stuffed into drum: Thane cops arrest nurse, brother; her kin on the run
    Cities
    Published 102 days ago

    AI, fake Army officer profiles and blackmail: UP cops bust extortion racket linked to man's suicide

    AI, fake Army officer profiles and blackmail: UP cops bust extortion racket linked to man's suicide
    Cities
    Published 104 days ago

    Chandigarh court denies bail to accused in land grab, forgery case

    Holding that the allegations were serious in nature and involved forgery, criminal conspiracy and extortion, the court dismissed the bail application. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 107 days ago
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