Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Gaming Debt Allegedly Drives Delhi Extortion Plot Targeting Rohini Resident
Police say two adults and a 15-year-old were involved in an alleged extortion attempt.
They allegedly demanded ₹10 lakh from a person living in Rohini.
The callers reportedly threatened to kill the person and his family.
They also claimed to be connected to the Neeraj Bawania gang.
The person went to the police after receiving several calls.
Police arranged for the money to be collected near Rithala Metro Station.
Two suspects arrived on a motorcycle and were arrested, while another person was caught later.
Police believe the alleged plan was linked to about ₹5 lakh in online gaming and gambling debts.
A 26-year-old former employee and his 18-year-old associate were arrested over an alleged ₹10 lakh extortion attempt.
A 15-year-old juvenile was also apprehended in connection with the case.
The complainant received three threatening calls on August 29, followed by further calls on August 30 and 31.
Police said the callers threatened to kill the complainant and his family while claiming links to the Neeraj Bawania gang.
Investigators allege the former employee accumulated about ₹5 lakh in online gaming and gambling debts and used a stolen phone and SIM cards for the plot.
- Who
- A 26-year-old former employee, an 18-year-old associate, and a 15-year-old juvenile were apprehended; police said they allegedly targeted a Rohini resident.
- What
- They allegedly attempted to extort ₹10 lakh through death threats and threatening calls.
- When
- Threatening calls were reported on August 29, 30, and 31; arrests followed a police trap.
- Where
- The alleged collection was arranged near Rithala Metro Station, while the complaint was filed with Begumpur police.
- Why
- Police suspect the alleged mastermind sought to repay about ₹5 lakh in online gaming and gambling debts.
- Alleged extortion demand
- ₹10 lakh
- Suspected gaming and gambling debt
- Around ₹5 lakh
- Threatening calls
- Three calls were reported on August 29, followed by further calls on August 30 and 31.
- Arrests and apprehensions
- Two adults were arrested and a 15-year-old juvenile was apprehended.
- Police operation
- A trap was laid near Rithala Metro Station using purported extortion money.
- Recovered items
- One motorcycle, two mobile phones, and two stolen SIM cards
- Suspected gang claim
- The callers allegedly claimed an association with the Neeraj Bawania gang