Delhi: Extortion Racket Linked to Gangster’s Name Busted, Two Arrested

Authorities in Delhi have apprehended two individuals accused of orchestrating an extortion scheme that targeted businessmen in the Dwarka area. The accused allegedly leveraged the name of a known gangster, Kapil Sangwan, also known as Nandu, to instill fear and demand substantial sums of money. The operation was reportedly facilitated through virtual phone numbers obtained via fake email addresses, with plans to escalate threats through gunfire if demands were not met.

According to details received by The Chenab Times, the arrests were made following an investigation launched by the Anti-Gangster Squad (AGS). The accused, identified as Rohit Arora, 47, and Sudhir, alias Chota Nandu, 44, are alleged to have demanded crores of rupees from several businessmen. One specific instance cited involves a demand of Rs 3 crore from a businessman, which led to the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) at the Bindapur police station on September 6.

The police stated that the duo made at least five extortion calls to businessmen in the Dwarka region, issuing threats against them and their families. Investigators uncovered evidence suggesting the accused were in the process of arranging individuals to fire upon the residences and business establishments of their targets. This tactic was intended to create panic and coerce compliance with the extortion demands. The scheme was reportedly foiled before it could escalate further, owing to the proactive investigation by the AGS.

To conceal their identities and evade detection, the accused employed virtual mobile numbers generated through a mobile application and utilized fake email IDs. The investigation also pointed to the involvement of a technical expert named Ajay, who is reported to be a resident of Madhya Pradesh and had recently been deported from Canada. Ajay is believed to have assisted in the technical aspects of creating the virtual communication channels used by the extortionists.

The breakthrough in the case occurred when technical surveillance on the phone number used to threaten a businessman led investigators to Sudhir. Subsequently, Rohit Arora was apprehended from Sector 11, Dwarka, on September 23. Sudhir was arrested from the Dwarka area on September 24, reportedly providing information that led to Arora’s capture.

During initial interrogations, police sources indicated that both Arora and Sudhir had incurred significant losses in cricket betting. This financial strain reportedly led them to devise the extortion plan as a means to address their mounting liabilities. They allegedly targeted financially well-off businessmen, believing they would be more susceptible to threats, and chose to use the name of gangster Kapil Sangwan to amplify their intimidation tactics.

Information available with The Chenab Times suggests that Sudhir played a role in providing Arora with contact numbers of potential victims and procuring a new mobile phone for making the calls. Arora is accused of making threatening calls to at least three individuals during the latter half of August. Following the registration of the FIR in the Bindapur case, the accused reportedly became concerned about their imminent arrest. They are alleged to have disposed of the mobile phone used for the calls and had also made plans to destroy any electronic devices if their activities were exposed.

The police have seized a total of six mobile phones as part of the ongoing investigation. Authorities are continuing their efforts to unravel the full extent of the alleged extortion network, including its financial transactions, the technical infrastructure employed, and any potential connections to other criminal associates. The investigation aims to dismantle the entire operation and bring all involved parties to justice.

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