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    Extortion News

    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 4 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 7 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 8 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 8 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 11 days ago

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

    The police said a probe is underway.
    Cities
    Updated 14 days ago

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

    ‘MPCB officer’ held for con inspired by ‘Special 26’
    Cities
    Published 16 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 19 days ago

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

    Justice Avnish Saxena rejected the bail application.
    India News
    Updated 20 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 20 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 21 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 25 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 32 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 32 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 33 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 43 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 46 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 48 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 53 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 65 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 71 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 78 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 82 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 84 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 84 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 85 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 87 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 97 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 101 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 102 days ago
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