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Railway employee dies by suicide after becoming a victim of sextortion

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Updated on Oct 11, 2023, 7:46 AM IST

Moga: 3 aides of gangster Arsh Dalla held while attempting to extort money: Cops

Police have also recovered a .32-bore country-made pistol and the motorbike used in the crime. (HT photo)

Updated on Oct 7, 2023, 8:04 AM IST

Noida woman sexually harassed, fiance assaulted by Ghaziabad cops in park

The incident came to light when the woman underwent a series of ordeal and dialled the police emergency number for help.

Published on Oct 1, 2023, 2:42 PM IST

NIA raids in multiple states in Khalistani-gangsters nexus probe

The federal agency had, last Wednesday, released his photograph among 43 Khalistani-gangsters’ suspects. (Representative file image)

Published on Sep 27, 2023, 9:31 AM IST

Two women among four held for extortion, wrongful confinement in Mohali

Police arrested four persons for women among extortion, wrongful confinement in Mohali. (HT File)

Published on Sep 26, 2023, 1:20 AM IST

Ghaziabad: Gang which trapped men for extortion through online app arrested in Indirapuram

The suspects, identified as 25-year-old Dipanshi Kumari, 36-year-old Shaheen Parveen, and 25-year-old Ankit Kumar, were arrested at Dipanshi’s residence in Vasundhara. (Representative Image)

Published on Sep 16, 2023, 5:01 PM IST

STF nabs 2 for seeking ₹30 lakh extortion from goldsmith

The Ambala unit of the Special Task Force (STF) arrested two men for allegedly demanding <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>30 lakh as extortion from a Yamunanagar-based goldsmith, officials said on Friday. (Representational image)

Published on Sep 16, 2023, 1:14 AM IST

Kashmir journalist held for ‘extortion, defamation’

Hyderi, a TV debater and analyst, has worked with various publications in J&K and appears in debates on national television (iStock)

Published on Sep 15, 2023, 11:26 PM IST

Interstate gang of arms smugglers busted, 21 pistols recovered

The police have recovered 21 country-made pistols from the gang members. (HT photo)

Published on Sep 13, 2023, 12:38 AM IST

Assam Police detains CBI constable for trying to extort money from businessman

The Assam police said the incident happened on Monday and the constable was handed over to the higher authorities of the CBI in the evening. (Representative Image)

Published on Sep 11, 2023, 9:00 PM IST

Mohali: Consumer booked for blackmailing gas agency owner

Investigating officer of Mataur police station Jagpal Singh said a case has been registered and an investigation is on. He said the accused is on the run. (Getty image)

Updated on Sep 4, 2023, 3:58 AM IST

Man poses as mathadi member to extort businessman, held

The anti-extortion squad 2 of the Pune city police arrested a 31-year-old for allegedly demanding money from a businessman by posing as a mathadi worker. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated on Sep 2, 2023, 11:13 PM IST

Assam: DSP among 7 cops detained over alleged extortion, death threat to bizman

Assam CID (Twitter Photo)

Updated on Sep 1, 2023, 7:15 PM IST

2 women who filed 5 rape cases in Gujarat and Goa arrested for extortion: Police

North Goa SP Nidhin Valsan said the antecedents of the two women emerged during investigation into a rape case filed by one of the two women (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Updated on Aug 29, 2023, 1:20 PM IST

Ticketing agent stabbed outside LTT for refusing to pay hafta

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Updated on Aug 25, 2023, 1:09 AM IST

Two arrested for extorting money from medicine supplier

The accused has been booked under the sections 379B, 365, 384, 506, and 34 of the Indian Penal Code. (iStock)

Updated on Aug 24, 2023, 12:52 AM IST

Ludhiana wrestler booked for attacking landlord’s son after extortion bid

A city-based wrestler was booked for attacking his landlord’s son after extortion bid in Ludhiana. (HT FILE)

Updated on Aug 20, 2023, 10:05 PM IST

3 pose as cyber cops, extort ₹50,000 from woman, held

The Warje-Malwadi police on Saturday arrested three persons for extorting money from a woman by posing as cyber police staff. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated on Aug 19, 2023, 10:33 PM IST

‘Tried to escape’: At midnight, Assam cops shoot at man arrested for extortion

Demow Police Station: Raju Ahmed’s father accused the police of framing his son and alleged that a note that was used to back up the extortion charge was planted (X/SivasagarPol)

Updated on Aug 16, 2023, 3:10 PM IST

‘Atiq’s son Ali demanding extortion from inside jail’

Ali is currently lodged at the Naini Central Jail in connection with a case of extortion and assault on a property dealer.

Updated on Aug 13, 2023, 12:24 AM IST

₹1-crore extortion case: Constable sent to judicial custody

As per the victim, Sanjay Goyal, he was called to Chandigarh by the accused, offering to exchange <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2,000 currency notes at a profit of 5%. When he brought <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1.01 crore to Chandigarh on insistence of his friend, Sarvesh, who runs a money exchange business in Bathinda, the accused extorted the amount by faking a raid. (Getty image)

Updated on Aug 11, 2023, 3:54 AM IST

₹1-crore extortion case: Now, another Chandigarh cop sacked

Since the victim, Sanjay Goyal, filed a complaint on August 5, police have arrested three accused, including two constables. (Stock image)

Updated on Aug 10, 2023, 1:49 AM IST

₹1-cr extortion case: Slain gangster’s brother, UT cop booked

The police on Tuesday booked two more persons, the brother of slain gangster Sonu Shah and a UT constable who is deployed as former’s personal security officer (PSO). (Representational image)

Updated on Aug 9, 2023, 12:13 AM IST

₹1-cr extortion case: Constable who accompanied sacked SI arrested by Chandigarh police

Chandigarh Police had sought his remand, contending that <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>26 lakh of the extorted amount was yet to be recovered and Varinder may help trace the whereabouts of the absconding accused. (HT Photo)

Updated on Aug 8, 2023, 4:20 AM IST

Chandigarh: Sub-inspector sacked for extorting ₹1 crore from Bathinda businessman

Chandigarh SSP Kanwardeep Kaur addressing the media regarding the arrest. (HT Photo)

Updated on Aug 7, 2023, 2:23 AM IST

Food delivery man held for extorting money from businessman

During investigation, the police found that the mobile number was issued on the name of a labourer. The accused had used the labourer’s Aadhaar card details to procure SIM card used for threat purpose. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Aug 5, 2023, 11:04 PM IST

Two ‘RTI activists’ demand extortion of ₹30L from BMC officer

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Updated on Aug 5, 2023, 12:32 AM IST

J&K BJP leader writes to Shah, seeks transfer of Baramulla, Sopore SSPs

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Updated on Jul 29, 2023, 10:32 PM IST

Two arrested for blackmailing Andheri bizman with intimate video

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Updated on Jul 28, 2023, 12:41 AM IST

Alleging ‘hair’ in sweet, 2 brothers extort money from shop owner; held

Gunny bags sealed by the food safety officers during a raid at the jaggery unit in Ludhiana. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 27, 2023, 11:36 PM IST

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