Archive · 19 Aug 2026
Police Invoke MCOCA Against Arif China Gang Over Extortion
Mumbai police have accused a gang led by Arif China of demanding money from a meat shop owner.
The alleged demand was ₹10,000 every month.
Police say the owner refused to pay.
They allege that he was then attacked with a sword.
Police also say the gang used threats and firearms to frighten people.
Three people have been arrested in the case, and another person is wanted.
Police say the group has been linked to other serious cases since 2016.
Because of the alleged continuing criminal activity, police applied a special organized-crime law called MCOCA.
Bandra police invoked MCOCA against alleged gangster Arif China and two associates.
Police allege the gang demanded ₹10,000 monthly from a meat shop owner and his son.
The complainant was allegedly attacked with a sword after refusing the demand.
Police also allege that Arif China displayed a firearm and threatened the complainant.
One accused remains wanted, while police cite several serious cases against the gang since 2016.
- Who
- Bandra police, alleged gangster Mohammed Arif Mohammed Aslam Sheikh alias Arif China, and alleged associates Mawash Abdul Aziz Sayyed and Ajmal Ayub Khan.
- What
- Police invoked MCOCA in an extortion and assault case involving an alleged ₹10,000 monthly demand, a sword attack, and threats.
- When
- The case was registered on May 20; police said the accused had been involved in serious cases since 2016.
- Where
- Bandra, Mumbai, at and around a meat shop and the Bandra police station jurisdiction.
- Why
- Police said the gang allegedly sought financial gain, area dominance, and to create fear through continuing criminal activity.
- Police action
- MCOCA provisions invoked against Arif China and associates.
- Alleged extortion demand
- ₹10,000 per month from a meat shop owner and his son.
- Arrested accused
- Arif China, Mawash Abdul Aziz Sayyed, and Ajmal Ayub Khan.
- Wanted accused
- One other alleged gang member remains wanted.
- Alleged weapons
- Police cited a sword and firearm in the allegations.
- Applicable laws
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Arms Act, and MCOCA Sections 3(1)(ii), 3(2), and 3(4).
- Prior cases cited
- Police said the accused had faced several serious cases since 2016, including alleged attempt to murder, extortion, threats, and weapons offences.