Archive · 21 Nov 2025
MCOCA Invoked Against Gangster D K Rao, 2 Others in Extortion Case
Gangster D K Rao and two others were arrested again for extortion.
The police used a strict law called MCOCA to keep them in custody while they investigate.
Rao's lawyers tried to stop this, but the court allowed it.
Rao has a history of similar crimes and was even part of a gang led by Chhota Rajan.
Mumbai police invoked MCOCA against D K Rao and 2 others in extortion case
Rao, Anil Parerao, and Mimit Bhuta re-arrested and sent to police custody till Nov 26
Rao previously arrested in Jan 2023 for similar extortion case, granted bail in April
Police seek Rao's custody to recover chit linked to extortion bid and interrogate accused
Rao's lawyers opposed MCOCA invocation, court agreed with police's stance
- Who
- D K Rao, Anil Parerao, Mimit Bhuta
- What
- Invoked MCOCA in extortion case
- When
- Tuesday, Nov 2023
- Where
- Mumbai
- Why
- To investigate extortion case and keep accused in custody
Police
Defense Lawyers
MCOCA Invocation
Police
Police invoked MCOCA to investigate extortion case and keep accused in custody
Defense Lawyers
Defense lawyers opposed MCOCA invocation, stating there's provision under BNS for organised crime
- Arrested Individuals
- D K Rao, Anil Parerao, Mimit Bhuta
- Law Invoked
- Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA)
- Custody Duration
- Till Nov 26, 2023
- Previous Arrest
- Jan 2023 for similar extortion case
- Gang Affiliation
- Chhota Rajan gang in the 1990s
