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Delhi Police arrests man linked to Bishnoi-Malik gang in Rs 2 crore extortion case
Delhi Police arrests man linked to Bishnoi-Malik gang in Rs 2 crore extortion case
The Crime Branch of Delhi Police has arrested Amarjeet alias Amar, a 40-year-old man allegedly associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi-Randeep Malik gang, in connection with an extortion case demanding Rs 2 crore.…
The Crime Branch of Delhi Police has arrested Amarjeet alias Amar, a 40-year-old man allegedly associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi-Randeep Malik gang, in connection with an extortion case demanding Rs 2 crore. He was arrested from the Rani Bagh area on August 20 following technical and ground surveillance, a police official said on Saturday.
The case was registered in April at the Maurya Enclave police station after a complainant reported receiving calls and messages from a person claiming to be Randeep Malik, who demanded Rs 2 crore and threatened to kill him and his family. The complainant provided chats and messages to the police.
Special Commissioner of Police (Crime Branch) HGS Dhaliwal said Amarjeet was allegedly involved in the extortion and had been absconding. Proceedings under Section 84 of BNSS had been initiated against him, and his interim bail application was dismissed by the Delhi High Court. The police said the extortion demand was to be paid in cryptocurrency, and a payment link was shared with the complainant.
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The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has been a focus of law enforcement for years, linked to high-profile crimes including the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala. The use of cryptocurrency for extortion demands marks a shift in the gang's methods, making it harder for authorities to trace payments. The accused's alleged role in identifying the target and his previous work in a mobile phone market suggests he may have acted as a local facilitator. The case highlights the expanding reach of organised crime into digital extortion. The next development to watch is whether the police produce Amarjeet in court for further remand or charge-sheet.
Source: thehindu.com
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