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Two held for allegedly demanding Rs 3 crore from businessman
Delhi Police arrested two men accused of trying to collect money through threats.
Police said they demanded Rs 3 crore from one businessman.
The men allegedly used the name of gangster Kapil Sangwan, also called Nandu.
They reportedly called several businessmen in Dwarka and threatened their families.
Police said fake email addresses and virtual phone numbers were used to hide their identities.
Investigators believe at least five businessmen were targeted.
Police also alleged that the men planned to hire shooters to fire at homes or businesses.
The arrests followed an investigation into a complaint filed at Bindapur police station.
Delhi Police arrested two men accused of demanding Rs 3 crore from a businessman.
Police said the accused allegedly operated in the name of gangster Kapil Sangwan alias Nandu.
The suspects allegedly threatened several Dwarka businessmen and their families using virtual numbers.
Police said they had targeted at least five businessmen and planned firing incidents to create fear.
Rohit Arora and Sudhir Gahlot were arrested on September 23 and 24, respectively.
- Who
- Delhi Police arrested Rohit Arora and Sudhir Gahlot alias Chota Nandu; police also linked the alleged operation to gangster Kapil Sangwan alias Nandu.
- What
- The two men allegedly demanded Rs 3 crore from a businessman and ran an extortion racket targeting other businessmen.
- Where
- The alleged extortion activity occurred in the Dwarka area, and the FIR was registered at Bindapur police station.
- When
- The complaint led to an FIR on September 6; Rohit Arora was arrested on September 23 and Sudhir Gahlot on September 24.
- Why
- Police alleged that the suspects threatened targets and planned firing incidents to create fear and force them to pay.
Key facts
- Demanded amount
- Rs 3 crore
- Arrested suspects
- Rohit Arora, 47, and Sudhir Gahlot alias Chota Nandu, 44
- Reported targets
- At least five businessmen in the Dwarka area
- Alleged method
- Threat calls made using virtual mobile numbers and fake email IDs
- Police station
- Bindapur police station
- Alleged intimidation plan
- Arrange shooters and fire at targets’ residences or business premises
- Technical assistance
- Police identified a technical expert named Ajay, who allegedly helped create the virtual numbers
Quotes
Delhi Police officer
Police officer who described the alleged method used to make extortion calls
“A team of the crime branch launched an investigation and mounted technical surveillance on the mobile number used to issue threatsto the businessman. One suspect number was identified and traced to Gahlot”
thehansindia.com
“The accused allegedly used virtual mobile numbers created through a mobile application with fake email IDs to conceal their identities while making the calls.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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