Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Delhi Police Arrest Gang-Linked Man in ₹2 Crore Extortion Case
Delhi Police arrested a man named Amarjeet in an alleged extortion case.
Extortion means demanding money by threatening someone.
Police said the demand was for ₹2 crore.
The caller allegedly threatened to harm the complainant and his family.
The complainant gave the police messages and chats as evidence.
Police say Amarjeet was connected to the Lawrence Bishnoi-Randeep Malik gangs.
Officers caught him in Rani Bagh on August 20 after watching and tracking him.
The case and allegations will continue through the legal process.
Delhi Police arrested 40-year-old Amarjeet alias Amar in connection with an alleged ₹2 crore extortion case.
The complainant said someone claiming to be Randeep Malik of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang demanded money and threatened his family.
Police arrested Amarjeet in Rani Bagh on August 20 after technical and ground surveillance.
Investigators allege he was linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi-Randeep Malik gangs and helped identify a potential extortion target.
Police said the demanded payment was to be made in cryptocurrency through a shared payment link.
- Who
- Delhi Police arrested Amarjeet alias Amar, a 40-year-old man allegedly linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi-Randeep Malik gangs.
- What
- He was arrested in an alleged ₹2 crore extortion case involving threats against a complainant and the complainant’s family.
- When
- The case was registered in April, and Amarjeet was arrested around 5 p.m. on August 20.
- Where
- The arrest took place in Multani Mohalla, Rani Bagh; the case was registered at Maurya Enclave police station in Delhi.
- Why
- Police allege Amarjeet participated in the extortion and helped identify a potential target.
- Accused
- Amarjeet alias Amar, aged 40
- Alleged demand
- ₹2 crore
- Alleged payment method
- Cryptocurrency via a payment link
- Case registration
- Maurya Enclave police station in April
- Arrest location
- Multani Mohalla, Rani Bagh
- Legal proceedings
- Proceedings under Section 84 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita were initiated; his interim bail application was dismissed by the Delhi High Court
- Police allegation
- Amarjeet helped identify a potential extortion target and was associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi-Randeep Malik gangs
