Amritsar Police Solve Shop Firing Case, Arrest Three
Amritsar police solved a shooting and extortion case on Fatehgarh Churian Road, arresting three. The main accused was shot in the leg after firing at police. Read the full story.
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Chatra LJP Leader Threatened with Rs 2 Crore Extortion Call
Premchand Singh, a social worker and LJP leader in Jharkhand's Chatra, received a Rs 2 crore extortion call via WhatsApp from a person claiming to be gangster Prince Khan. Police are investigating possible international and local links.
Pune Retiree Loses Rs 63 Lakh in Digital Arrest Scam
A 78-year-old retired banker in Pune was cheated of Rs 63 lakh in a sophisticated cyber fraud involving fake 'digital arrest' and links to a Cambodia human trafficking case. Read the full details of the scam.
Bengaluru man arrested for extorting two businessmen
Bengaluru police arrest a man for extorting two local businessmen. Multiple BNS sections, including extortion and criminal intimidation, invoked. Details on the case and charges.
Doni Bal Extorts Chandigarh Liquor Trader, Demands Rs 1 Crore
Notorious gangster Doni Bal threatens a Chandigarh liquor businessman for Rs 1 crore extortion. Police investigation underway after the victim files a complaint. Read the full details.
Kidnapping in South Kolkata: One Arrested, One Wanted
A kidnapping and extortion case in south Kolkata leads to one arrest. Victim rescued after being held for Rs 1 lakh ransom. Read the full details of the police investigation.
Digital Extortion Poses Major Challenge: Delhi HC Chief Justice
Delhi High Court Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya warns digital extortion is a complex, borderless crime affecting all. Judges, lawyers must upskill. Supreme Court orders CBI probe.
Goldy Brar's Ludhiana extortion racket busted, 10 held
Ludhiana police dismantle an extortion network linked to gangster Goldy Brar, arresting 10 local youths. Six firearms recovered. Details on the interstate nexus inside.
Pune Family Faces Extortion: Bomb Parcel, Email Threats
A Pune family receives bomb-like parcel and threatening emails demanding thousands of dollars. Ravet police investigate extortion case under BNS. Read the full details.
Man posing as vigilance officer arrested in Madhepura
A 34-year-old man was arrested in Madhepura for impersonating a police official and extorting money. A fake ID card was recovered. He claimed he paid Rs 17 lakh for the fake job. Read the full investigation details.
Indian-origin man charged in US for threats to Canada resident
Jasmeet Singh faces charges in California for threatening a Canadian man linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. FBI probe reveals extortion plot dating back to 2022. Read the full investigation details.
Gurgaon: 4 held for kidnapping via Grindr, extortion
Four men arrested in Gurgaon for allegedly kidnapping a 20-year-old via LGBTQIA+ dating app Grindr and extorting Rs 37,000. Police rescue victim, solve another linked case. Details inside.
Surat: Duo held for Rs 20 lakh extortion from trader
Surat police arrest a 28-year-old woman and her lawyer for allegedly extorting Rs 20 lakh from a trader using a nude video. Read the full details of the VR Mall trap.
10 Militants Held in Manipur for Extortion
Security forces in Manipur arrest 10 militants from banned outfits involved in extortion. Details on the operations across Thoubal, Kakching, and Imphal West districts.
Elderly Couple Loses Rs 90 Lakh in Digital Arrest Scam
A Pune-based retired officer and his wife were digitally arrested and extorted of Rs 90 lakh by fraudsters posing as CBI, police, and RBI officials. Read about the sophisticated scam and how to stay safe.
72-Year-Old Loses Rs 21.5 Lakh in Digital Arrest Scam
A 72-year-old retired government employee in Jabalpur was digitally arrested for 3 days and extorted of Rs 21.5 lakh by cyber fraudsters posing as ATS officers. Police investigation ongoing.
SC Grants Bail in UAPA Case Over Delayed Chargesheet
Supreme Court grants bail to man held for 2 years under UAPA without chargesheet, calling the prolonged custody 'absolutely unjustified'. Read the full legal analysis.
Fake Gangster Aide Seeks Rs 1 Crore from Ludhiana Jeweller
A Ludhiana jeweller was threatened for Rs 1 crore by a man posing as an aide of gangster Amritpal Singh Dhami. Police have registered a case and are investigating the extortion call.
Palanpur: Woman raped, blackmailed for Rs 27 lakh
A married woman in Palanpur alleges two men raped her, recorded the act, and extorted Rs 27 lakh via blackmail. Police file FIR under BNS. Read the shocking details.
Fake Social Media Accounts of Junagadh MLA Traced to Pakistan
Junagadh MLA Sanjay Koradiya discovers fake Facebook and Instagram accounts created in Pakistan. Police investigate impersonation and extortion threats. Read the full details.
Ransomware in Manufacturing: Extortion Up, Encryption Down
A new Sophos report reveals Indian manufacturers are stopping more ransomware encryption, but attackers are pivoting to data theft and pure extortion tactics. Learn the key trends and recovery costs.
Patna Police arrests wanted criminal Subodh Rai from Ludhiana
Patna Police arrests Subodh Rai, a criminal with a Rs 25,000 reward, from Ludhiana. Wanted for murder, extortion, and Arms Act violations, his capture is a major breakthrough. Read the full story.
Two UP Police Constables Suspended for Extortion in Aligarh
Two constables from Rorawar police station in Aligarh were suspended after a video surfaced showing them extorting money from a truck driver. A corruption case has been registered. Read for details.
Patna Police arrests wanted criminal Subodh Rai from Ludhiana
Patna Police arrests Subodh Rai, a criminal with a Rs 25,000 reward, from Ludhiana. Wanted for murder, extortion, and Arms Act violations, his capture is a major breakthrough. Read the full story.
Whitefield techie's suicide note alleges Rs 20 lakh extortion
Murali Govindaraju, 45, found dead in his under-construction Nallurahalli home. A 10-page note accuses GBA officials and a couple of harassment and extortion. Read the tragic details.
NBA's Matt Barnes loses $61k in AI deepfake extortion scam
Ex-NBA star Matt Barnes reveals he paid $61,000 in an AI-powered deepfake extortion scheme. The scam, involving fabricated videos, exposes a growing digital threat to celebrities. Read the shocking details.
Bhopal Cops Suspended for Misbehaving with Doctors
Two Bhopal police constables suspended after junior doctors alleged extortion and verbal abuse at Kaliasot Dam. Police Commissioner orders probe. Read details.
Goa man held for online harassment, extorting ex-girlfriend
Goa Cyber Crime Cell arrests a man from Karnataka for sharing explicit content, demanding sexual favours, and extorting Rs 35,000 from his ex-girlfriend online. Read the full details.
Gujarat HC grants bail to 9 cops in crypto extortion case
Gujarat High Court grants conditional bail to nine police constables convicted in the 2018 kidnapping and Bitcoin extortion case of Surat businessman Shailesh Bhatt. Details inside.
Agra: Two arrested in extortion racket using obscene videos
Agra police arrest two for running an extortion racket. Accused spiked drinks, filmed victims, and demanded lakhs. Key gang members still at large. Read the full investigation details.
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