Archive · 19 May 2025
East Delhi Businessman Targeted in Rs 50-60 Lakh Extortion Attempt
A businessman in East Delhi received threats demanding money.
A person named Kartar Bhati, previously involved in multiple crimes, is suspected.
The person came to the shop on May 11 and demanded Rs 50 lakh, with further demands made via WhatsApp.
Police used CCTV footage to identify Bhati.
Bhati was arrested.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are looking into his criminal history and possible connections to other individuals.
An East Delhi businessman received an extortion threat demanding Rs 50-60 lakh.
The threat was delivered via audio messages and a shop visit.
One suspect, Kartar Bhati, was arrested in connection with the case.
The incident was reported on Saturday by a businessman.
Bhati, a habitual offender, was identified with CCTV footage.
- Who
- An electrical goods businessman and Kartar Bhati.
- What
- An extortion threat demanding Rs 50-60 lakh.
- When
- May 11th, 2024 (incident reported); arrest occurred later.
- Where
- East Delhi's Madhu Vihar and West Vinod Nagar (shop).
- Why
- Unknown, the motive for the extortion is still under investigation.
- Victim
- East Delhi electrical goods businessman
- Threat Amount
- Rs 50-60 lakh
- Suspect Arrested
- Kartar Bhati
- Location of Threat
- Madhu Vihar, East Delhi; West Vinod Nagar shop
- Suspect's Previous Involvement
- Seven criminal cases
- Suspect Release
- September 2024