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    Extortion News

    5 Indians held by Canada police for violence and extortion after year-long probe

    HT-Sanket: Arms and ammunition seized during the arrest of five Indian nationals for their alleged involvement in extortion. (Credit: Langley RCMP)
    World News
    Updated 1 day ago

    3 held for sexually assaulting, extorting teens in Faridabad

    Police said the incident took place between 7pm and 8pm on August 24 but came to light on Tuesday, when the girl’s mother approached BPTP police station and filed a complaint. (HT Archive)
    Cities
    Published 1 day ago

    FDA officials extorting lakhs from eateries, quick-commerce firms, alleges Raut; seeks probe

    FDA officials extorting lakhs from eateries, quick-commerce firms, alleges Raut; seeks probe
    Cities
    Published 6 days ago

    Two UP cops among three arrested for extortion cases in Jaunpur

    Two UP cops among three arrested for extortion cases in Jaunpur
    Cities
    Published 10 days ago

    TV actress held for assaulting friend, extorting ₹5.5 lakh in Chennai

    The actress was arrested in Mylapore on Tuesday and later remanded to judicial custody, while police continue searching for her alleged assosiates.
    India News
    Published 10 days ago

    Traders getting threats daily, no rule of law in Yamunanagar, alleges ex-MLA

    This comes days after the MLA’s partner, 65-year-old financier and transporter Harbhajan Singh was shot dead outside a gym in Model Town area, during early hours of the day on September 3. (HT Photo for representation)
    Cities
    Published 16 days ago

    Bishnoi gang has 5k foot soldiers to to take over Canada: Goldy Brar in letter

    Satinderjeet Singh, better known as Goldy Brar, the erstwhile lieutenant of Lawrence Bishnoi in North America.
    World News
    Updated 16 days ago

    BTech student duped of ₹50 lakh by woman he met online

    During the streaming, the student came in contact with a man who informed him about a woman and made him give her a dare during a game in April, 2025. (Representational image)
    Cities
    Published 18 days ago

    Canada deports 100+ over extortion, serious crimes; many believed to be Indian

    Palwinder Singh (top left), Jasmer Singh (top right), Amitoz Bajwa (bottom left) and Sahibjot Singh (bottom right) were removed from Canada due to their link to extortion-related activities. (Credit: CBSA)
    World News
    Updated 18 days ago

    4 booked over extortion, not paying bills at club in Indirapuram

    The step undertaken on Sunday followed a police complaint from a 30-year-old woman entrepreneur, who runs the facility at a mall in Indirapuram, said officials. (Representational image)
    Cities
    Published 19 days ago

    Tarn Taran man nabbed after encounter in Mohali

    Three pistols, including a Glock and two 9mm weapons, were allegedly recovered from his possession. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 24 days ago

    Scared of implication in exam malpractice, MBA student loses ₹24.6L in Mumbai

    Alok Keshari allegedly extorted money from the student by impersonating a college employee and threatening him with dire consequences.
    Cities
    Updated 27 days ago

    Sacked driver turns on ex-boss, plots fake I-T raid for ₹1 crore in Mumbai

    Police said a probe is underway.
    Cities
    Updated 28 days ago

    Faridabad woman held for allegedly extorting businessman over private photos

    The accused, who lived with her family in the businessman’s Old Faridabad property, allegedly stopped paying rent while demanding the money. (File photo)
    Cities
    Published 28 days ago

    Five held for bid to extort ₹11 crore from builder in Bandra

    Five held for bid to extort <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>11 crore from builder in Bandra
    Cities
    Published 31 days ago

    2 men held for extortion from real estate firm over Goa township

    The police said a probe is underway.
    Cities
    Updated 34 days ago

    ‘MPCB officer’ held for con inspired by ‘Special 26’

    ‘MPCB officer’ held for con inspired by ‘Special 26’
    Cities
    Published 36 days ago

    Haryana: Two held for demanding ₹1-cr extortion from Jind doctor

    A case has been registered against them under Sections 308(5) (extortion) and 351(3) (criminal intimidation) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 39 days ago

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

    Justice Avnish Saxena rejected the bail application.
    India News
    Updated 40 days 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 40 days 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 41 days 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 45 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 52 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 52 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 53 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 63 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 66 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 68 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 73 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 85 days ago
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