Archive · 22 Jan 2026
Man Arrested for Impersonating Cop, Blackmailing Victims in MP
A man named Pankaj Dhangar was arrested in Madhya Pradesh for pretending to be a police officer.
He used social media to trick people and then threatened them with fake cases to get money.
One person he threatened had to give him Rs 55,000.
Another person he harassed sadly died by suicide.
The police think he might be part of a bigger group and are looking for more victims and the money he took.
Pankaj Dhangar was arrested for impersonating a police officer and blackmailing victims.
He used social media to trap victims and threatened them with fake FIRs and death threats.
One victim, Madanlal Patidar, was extorted Rs 55,000.
Another victim from Birdiya Jagir died by suicide due to mental harassment on December 7.
Police suspect Dhangar's involvement with a larger gang and are investigating further.
- Who
- Pankaj Dhangar, a resident of Bhatkhedi, Manasa police station, Neemuch district
- What
- Impersonating a police officer and blackmailing victims for money
- When
- Complaint filed on December 14; suicide incident on December 7
- Where
- Pipla Mandi, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- To extort money by threatening victims with fake FIRs and death threats
- Accused Name
- Pankaj Dhangar
- Residence
- Bhatkhedi, Manasa police station, Neemuch district
- Victim
- Madanlal Patidar
- Extorted Amount
- Rs 55,000
- Complaint Filed
- December 14
- Suicide Victim
- Youth from Birdiya Jagir, Manasa area
- Suicide Date
- December 7