Indore Real Estate Trader Targeted with Rs 15 Crore Extortion Demand Linked to Lawrence Bishnoi Gang
A prominent real estate trader operating in the South Tukoganj area of Indore has become the target of a serious extortion racket, with threats escalating to a staggering Rs 15 crore demand from individuals claiming association with the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The Indore police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) and initiated a comprehensive probe into the threatening calls and voice messages.
Escalating Threats and Demands
The trader, identified as Sanjay Jain, reported receiving a series of four threatening calls between March 16 and March 20. According to Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police Rajesh Dandotiya, Jain would disconnect the calls shortly after answering, only to receive follow-up voice messages. In these recorded messages, the sender identified himself as 'Hary Boxer', claiming to be an associate of Lawrence Bishnoi, and issued death threats if the money was not paid.
The extortion demand began at Rs 10 crore, but when Jain did not respond, the perpetrators sent a fresh voice note increasing the demand to Rs 15 crore. The threats followed a pattern of phone calls followed by recorded messages, which police forensic teams are now analyzing for technical evidence.
Police Investigation and Security Measures
Following the initial complaint made to the crime branch, the case was transferred to Tukoganj police for formal registration of the FIR. Police station in-charge Jitendra Yadav confirmed that a case has been registered under relevant sections, and investigative efforts are focused on tracing the origin of the mobile number used to send the threats.
Sanjay Jain, who is involved in large-scale real estate and builder projects and operates from an office in Tukoganj, has been provided with security as a precautionary measure. Investigators are also examining whether this incident is part of a larger pattern targeting businessmen in the region.
Pattern of Similar Extortion Cases
This incident marks the third extortion demand allegedly linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang in the Indore division within the last couple of months, indicating a concerning pattern of criminal activity targeting business professionals.
On Wednesday, Khargone police registered a case against alleged gangster Hari Boxer, who is said to be linked with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, following a firing incident at the residence of organic cotton businessman Dilip Rathore in Bheelgaon village under Kasrawad police station area. Rathore and his son were sent videos of the incident and asked to pay Rs 10 crore.
In February, Kishanganj police registered a case of extortion and criminal intimidation against a man identifying himself as Hari Boxer, who allegedly demanded Rs 5 crore from local businessman Mrinal Mewara in the name of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
Ongoing Investigation and Technical Analysis
Police officials are currently examining technical evidence from the voice messages and call records to identify the perpetrators. The investigation team is working to determine whether these incidents are connected and whether they represent a coordinated extortion campaign by criminal elements claiming association with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
The case highlights growing concerns about organized crime targeting business professionals in the region, with police urging citizens to report any suspicious communications immediately. The investigation continues as authorities work to apprehend those responsible for these serious criminal threats.
