crown

Subscribe Now

FOLLOW US

Sign in

extortion

PAGE 6

2 private varsity students arrested for kidnapping fellow student in Mohali

chandigarh news

Published on Apr 20, 2025 03:52 IST

The kidnapper’s car spotted on CCTV outside the varsity in Gharuan, Mohali, on Thursday. (CCTV footage)

Man tries to extort money by impersonating gangster Goldy Brar's brother, held

Police said the preliminary probe revealed that the accused used virtual numbers.

Updated on Apr 19, 2025 13:52 IST

Man facing nearly 30 criminal cases arrested, paraded by police in Pune

Tipu Pathan faces more than two dozen criminal cases, including those of murder, attempt to murder, and extortion.

Updated on Apr 15, 2025 24:07 IST

Duo held for extorting ₹10L from 71-year-old in “digital arrest” fraud

(Shutterstock)

Published on Apr 2, 2025 02:40 IST

Pakistan: With over 100 criminal incidents in a day, Rawalpindi fears for safety

Multiple cases of robbery, theft, and assault have been reported in Pakistan's Rawalpindi. (Representational Image)

Updated on Mar 24, 2025 11:56 IST

Noida: 3 people make personal video of man for extortion, held

The victim agreed on the job offer and following suspects’ instructions, reached the provided address for further details about the job but the suspects forced him to indulge in an unnatural act. (Representational image)

Published on Mar 24, 2025 04:24 IST

4 members of gang held in Pune; 6 cases solved

Acting on a tip-off, a special police team conducted a raid and successfully apprehended the suspects on Saturday. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Published on Mar 24, 2025 01:42 IST

Maharashtra woman who accused BJP minister of harassment held for extortion

Jaykumar Gore, a BJP leader, is the minister of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj.

Updated on Mar 22, 2025 01:28 IST

Accused in Manchar doctor abduction case arrested

The crime branch sleuths have also seized a pistol and two cartridges from the accused, identified as Praveen alias Dollar Sitaram Ovhal. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Published on Mar 19, 2025 24:20 IST

Kharar extortion case: Cop among two more held

All the accused were booked under sections 140(2) (kidnapping), 308(5) (extortion), 351(2) (criminal intimidation), 61(2) (criminal conspiracy ) of BNS and under the Arms act at City Kharar police station. (iStock)

chandigarh news

Updated on Mar 11, 2025 05:53 IST

Mumbai: MBBS student threatened, forced to transfer ₹10,000; three booked

An FIR has been registered against three unidentified people.

Updated on Mar 9, 2025 09:29 IST

Mohali: Armed robbery accused nabbed, accomplice flees

The incident unfolded at a Kharar medical store, where Uday Pratap Singh, alongside police officer Jasbir Singh Sandhu, allegedly posed as a law enforcement official. (iStock)

chandigarh news

Published on Mar 8, 2025 04:46 IST

Ghaziabad: Man held for ₹2 cr extortion from rape suspect’s kin

Following a complaint by the wife of the rape accused about her family being threatened over phone, has prompted the police to register an FIR . (Representational image)

Published on Mar 8, 2025 01:08 IST

Couple arrested for extorting money from senior citizen in Ghaziabad

On Monday, the Indirapuram police station registered a first information report. (Representational image)

Published on Mar 5, 2025 24:08 IST

Manipur: 6 cadres of banned outfit arrested; two for extortion in Imphal East

Two members of a group were detained for allegedly engaging in extortion in Imphal East, and six cadres of a banned group were nabbed from Manipur's Imphal West district.

Published on Feb 22, 2025 07:08 IST

Uttarakhand: Youth held for posing as Amit Shah's son to demand money from MLAs

The accused was arrested in Delhi on Monday. (Representational)

Published on Feb 19, 2025 02:34 IST

Officers plead guilty in DWI police corruption probe in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Officers plead guilty in DWI police corruption probe in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Updated on Feb 8, 2025 01:43 IST

Haryana: Rape complainant among 6 booked after singer Rocky Mittal alleges honey trap

Haryana singer Rocky Mittal has lodged a complaint in Panchkula against six people, including the woman who accused state BJP president Mohan Lal Badoli and him of rape, for setting up a honey trap to extort <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>50 lakh. (HT file photo)

chandigarh news

Published on Feb 6, 2025 10:22 IST

Ex-Sena (UBT) corporator, three others arrested for extortion of SRA builder

Ex-Sena (UBT) corporator, three others arrested for extortion of SRA builder

Published on Feb 3, 2025 01:50 IST

‘Gangster’ injured, 4 arrested after Tarn Taran encounter

‘Gangster’ injured, 4 arrested after Tarn Taran encounter

chandigarh news

Published on Jan 30, 2025 23:30 IST

Chandigarh: Cop who was fired upon by drug smuggler booked for extortion, snatching

The shooter claimed that senior constable Pradeep and constable Surinder had extorted money from him twice in lieu of letting him operate unscathed, a week before the January 23 shooting incident. (HT)

chandigarh news

Published on Jan 29, 2025 04:12 IST

Punjab: Police foil Kaushal Chaudhary gang's targeted killing plot, six arrested

Six members of the Kaushal Chaudhary gang were arrested by Punjab Police on Monday, who said they had stopped a planned targeted homicide

Published on Jan 27, 2025 08:29 IST

Online gaming ‘friend’ morphs Ludhiana woman’s photos, extorts ₹41,000 from her

A complaint was filed by the Ludhiana woman’s brother after she shared the incident with her family. (HT Photo)

chandigarh news

Published on Jan 23, 2025 17:22 IST

Bo Jackson gives up $21 million judgment in extortion suit against niece and nephew

HT Image

Published on Jan 15, 2025 20:45 IST

‘Marriage ended in 10 days’: IIM graduate alleges extortion by ex sister-in-law

Prathyusha Challa urged other people to share their similar experiences.

Published on Jan 9, 2025 15:17 IST

Panchkula: Insurance agent on home call for policy beaten up

A case was registered against the unidentified accused under Sections 115 (voluntarily causing hurt), 126 (wrongful restraint), 3(5) (criminal act done by several persons in furtherance of common intention), 308 (2) (extortion) and 351(3) (criminal intimidation) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). They have yet to be arrested. (HT Photo)

chandigarh news

Updated on Jan 9, 2025 04:02 IST

Two brothers who hired shooter to kill shopkeeper arrested

Two brothers who hired shooter to kill shopkeeper arrested

Updated on Jan 6, 2025 02:34 IST

e-rickshaw driver attempts self-immolation outside SP’s residence in Badaun

However, SP (Badaun) BK Singh said Gulfam was stressed because of a female relative, who had filed an FIR against him on December 30 over a family dispute. (Pic for representation)

Published on Jan 1, 2025 17:07 IST

Has Beed become Maharashtra’s Wild West?

Beed, India. Dec 29, 2024: People from across Marathwada gathered in Masajog village, Beed district, to pay tribute to Sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh. He was brutally killed on December 9, allegedly by men associated with local strongman Walmil Karad. Beed, Inda. Dec 24, 2024. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Dec 30, 2024 02:38 IST

3 held for extortion from Gurugram trader

After the victim did not pay them initially, they called him again on December 18, compelling him to cough up <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>5 lakh by dropping it in a bag at a secluded location of the city as desired (Representational image)

Updated on Dec 30, 2024 24:44 IST

4
5
6

Home / India News / Extortion

© 2026 HindustanTimes