Extortion

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The petition stated that a pre-condition for obtaining the copy of the statement of the victim under section 164 CrPC, is that the charge-sheet has been filed and cognisance has been taken by the magistrate. (Photo: File)

SC stays Allahabad HC order passed on Swami Chinmayanand's plea

The apex court has posted the matter for next hearing on December 9.

16 Nov 2019 11:28 AM

Sextortion, online blackmail, and other types of online extortion is a rampant issue that can be thoroughly invasive.

Sex crimes and everything you need to know to safeguard yourself online

Here are three ways where you can help protect yourself from being targeted from online sextortion threats.

13 Nov 2019 11:08 AM

The gang also targeted young girls and lured them with false promises of education and jobs. (Photo: ANI)

MP: Police bust extortion racket; honey trapped VIPs to bag deals, 6 arrested

Police claimed that close to 50 persons, including politicians and bureaucrats, were honey-trapped by the gang.

26 Sep 2019 2:48 PM

Chinmayanand was a minister of state for home in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee-led BJP government. He has been a BJP MP for three terms. (Photo: PTI)

'Chinmayanand not anymore a member of BJP': party spokesperson

'The law will take its course,' the spokesperson Harish Shrivastava added.

25 Sep 2019 3:07 PM

The BJP leader was arrested by the SIT of UP police from his ashram on Friday morning under section 376 of the IPC. It pertains to misusing authority to seduce or induce a woman to have sexual intercourse. (Photo: File)

Law student charged with extortion, says cops weakening Chinmayanand case

Three people were arrested on charges of sending extortion messages to the BJP leader, demanding Rs 5 crore.

21 Sep 2019 9:22 AM

An FIR had been registered against the four police personnel at Sarthana police station in Surat on April 4. (Photo: Representational image)

Four Gujarat cops on run in extortion case held in Surat

They were booked under charges of extortion and wrongful confinement under the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

29 Jul 2019 9:57 PM

Officials said Vyas and Ahuja met senior police officials two days ago and told them of the alleged blackmailing by the woman, who are from Delhi, following which a trap was laid. (Representational Image)

In an offer to take back rape case, mother-daughter demand Rs 15 lakh from accused

The accused women were arrested under section 384 of the Indian Penal Code (extortion).

29 Jul 2019 9:14 AM

Rangoli Chandel accuses Aditya Pancholi. (Photo: Twitter)

Rangoli Chandel accuses Aditya Pancholi of extorting Rs 1 cr from Kangana Ranaut

The 'Queen' actor's sister also revealed that she had filed a case of physical abuse against Pancholi in 2007.

28 Jun 2019 6:30 PM

The security guards at Bhulsi sand mine got into an argument with the truck driver, Arun Kumar (22), after he paid Rs 30 instead of Rs 50 as 'rangdaari'. (Photo: Representational | File)

Truck driver shot dead over Rs 20 in UP

‘There was an argument over Rs 20 and the angry security guards fired at Arun Kumar,’ the SHO Rakesh Kumar Pandey said.

20 Jun 2019 6:54 PM

After receiving several complaints by the commuters travelling between sector 39 to 44, senior officers laid a trap to arrest gang members. (Photo: File | Representational)

15 held in Noida for extortion by threatening to implicate people in rape cases

Following the investigation, one inspector, three constables, PCR drivers and two women have been arrested.

11 Jun 2019 1:59 PM

Three people have been arrested for allegedly blackmailing a class 12 student by clicking her objectionable pictures, extorting money from her and raping her. (Representational Image)

3 arrested for clicking obscene pictures, raping class 12 student in Vadodra

Three of the accused have been identified as Pradip Chouhan, Nikunj Rohit and Pradip.

11 Jun 2019 9:00 AM

Three including Sanjay Nirupam’s relative, held for extortion

The crime branch officials have handed over the accused to the local police for further investigation.

29 May 2019 3:49 AM

Woman activist held for extortion bid on Mahesh Sharma

Usha Thakur, in her 60s, was held from her house in Sector 31 at around 10 am, a police official said.

18 May 2019 7:23 AM

An advocate was arrested here for allegedly raping a law student and trying to extort her, police said. (Photo: Representational Image)

Advocate arrested for raping law student in Telangana

On April 21, the accused advocate called the victim to his residence, the police said.

27 Apr 2019 10:56 AM

“A total of `8 lakh were seized and all four have been arrested,” the district police chief said.

3 journalists, Noida cop arrested for bribery, extortion

A Mercedes car has also been seized from the possession of one of the journalists, while a .32 bore pistol was recovered from another, the SSP said.

31 Jan 2019 7:34 AM

According to charges, the accused were arrested for extorting money from call centre owner for removing his name from an FIR, which was registered against him in November last year. (Representational image)

Noida: Cop, 3 journalists arrested over bribery, extortion charges

Police inspector, Manoj Pant, was arrested on charges of accepting bribe of Rs 8 lakh from a call centre in Noida’s Sector 20.

30 Jan 2019 11:23 AM

Infrastructure firm’s ex-employee held for ‘extortion’

Aadhav started filing RTI pleas related to works carried out by the firm and began lodging complaints against them.

02 Dec 2018 6:39 AM

Scamsters are simply scaring people that they have managed to steal your porn browsing history and that they have recorded a video of you, either naked, masturbating or having sex, using the laptop’s camera.

Extorted for watching porn? Do’s and Don’ts to avoid sextortion

Extorting users for watching porn is not entirely new.

27 Oct 2018 2:12 PM

The move comes after a survey found amorous university students in Guadalajara had been threatened and extorted by police officers in the city. (Photo: AFP)

New law allows Mexicans to have sex on street, unless someone complains

Officials in Guadalajara have ruled sexual intercourse or acts of sexual nature on road or public place is no longer an offence.

03 Sep 2018 4:58 PM

The accused demanded Rs 2 lakh from the doctor.

Thane cops arrest five for extortion

The doctor decided to pay them at Koparkhairane in Navi Mumbai.

26 Aug 2018 5:46 AM

Woman plots nephew’s kidnapping, held

A manhunt was initiated and on receiving a tip-off about the accused, unit four, too, started a parallel investigation into the case.

07 Aug 2018 2:16 AM

Asim also had cases of extortion, intimidation and drug smuggling at the three police stations. (Photo: File/Representational)

Miscreant, freed on bail, found murdered

On Friday night Asim, in drunken state, raided a woman’s home and assaulted her.

15 Jul 2018 6:42 AM

Iqbal Kaskar and two of his aides were arrested in September 2017 by the Thane police in a separate case. (Photo: File)

Thane police file chargesheet against Dawood, Iqbal Kaskar, Anees Ibrahim in extortion case

'The charge sheet, which runs into thousands of pages, lists the evidences against the accused,' said the police.

30 Jun 2018 1:49 PM

In the extortion case lodged in Delhi, it was alleged that Salem had demanded Rs 5 crore as protection money from businessman Ashok Gupta, a resident of Greater Kailash in south Delhi, in 2002. (Photo: File)

Delhi court sentences gangster Abu Salem to 7 years in jail in extortion case

The court passed the order after hearing arguments on sentence by the prosecution and the defence lawyers.

07 Jun 2018 3:22 PM

The MLA said that though he had informed the police about the message, which came from a different number, no action had been taken. (Representational image)

Threatened BJP MLAs restless over inaction

In the meantime, some of the MLAs have received more messages on WhatsApp.

31 May 2018 6:29 AM

The SP Hardoi, however, denied the charges and said that after the MLA received the threat and informed the police, a case has been registered and the accused was being tracked through surveillance. (Representational image)

‘Have no faith in Yogi, will pay extortion’

Meanwhile, the MLA on Friday happily posed for photographs with scores of his supporters flashing guns.

26 May 2018 12:50 AM

No evidence to support Kapil’s claims: cops

The police said it had no evidence corroborating the allegations, therefore no arrests have been made so far.

27 Apr 2018 2:31 AM

Vakola police registered an FIR under section 383 of the Indian Penal Code that pertains to extortion. (Representational image)

Gangster demanded Rs 12 crore: Developer

A Mumbai-based developer has alleged that he received a threat call from fugitive gangster Ravi Pujari who demanded Rs 12 crore.

14 Apr 2018 6:28 AM

The police carried out the arrests over the last two days. (Representational Image

Five arrested for extortion bid on builder

The accused harassed the victim by sending baseless complaints to various authorities.

05 Apr 2018 2:28 AM

Shiv Sena, NCP workers booked for extortion

The Vasai police registered three cases, while the other was registered by the Valiv police station.

02 Apr 2018 1:12 AM

The police arrested the accused and his accomplice in the act of extortion.

Ex-Hiranandani employee arrested for extortion bid

A trap was laid at a Thane hotel to arrest the accused while accepting the Rs 1 crore installment.

16 Mar 2018 6:33 AM

The complaint was filed at Purushottampur police station in West Champaran district on Saturday. (Representational Image)

Extortion call to Bihar minister

The police said intensive search operation has been launched to nab criminals who demanded extortion from the minister.

11 Dec 2017 2:53 AM

During probe, it was revealed Samsudin was the brains behind the impersonation case. (Representative image)

Four fake CBI officers arrested on rape, extortion charges

The police reached the spot, and upon seeing the Gypsy gave chase to the vehicle and arrested the accused.

07 Dec 2017 7:06 AM

Additional DGP Pallab Bhattacharya said that they have succeeded in identifying the Ulfa (I) rebel who was sending the extortion notices as WhatsApp message wa followed by a call which originated from Myanmar.

Ulfa(I) sends extortion notices via WhatsApp

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29 Nov 2017 12:28 AM

The party also demanded the resignation of the Chhattisgarh minister, “whose sex scandal Mr Verma was investigating”, and pitched for an independent probe into the entire episode. (Photo: Facebook/Vinod Verma)

Free Chhattisgarh journalist immediately, says Congress

He accused the BJP governments at the Centre and in Chhattisgarh of attacking mediapersons.

29 Oct 2017 2:23 AM

Senior Journalist Vinod Verma, who is also a member of Editors Guild of India, has worked as Digital Editor at Amar Ujala and was also associated with the BBC. (Photo: Facebook/Vinod Verma)

Arrested journalist cries foul, says being framed as he has sex CD of C'garh minister

Vinod Verma was arrested by Chhattisgarh police from his residence in Ghaziabad on charges of extortion and blackmailing.

27 Oct 2017 1:28 PM

Former Akali Dal minister, wanted for rape, surrenders

The court refused Langah’s surrender plea and told him to go to Gurdaspur.

03 Oct 2017 1:00 AM

Kaskar, according to the official, confirmed that his brother, Dawood Ibrahim wanted in several cases including the 1993 Mumbai blasts case, is in Pakistan. (Photo: File | PTI)

Dawood still in Pak, doesn't call relatives in fear of tapping: Brother Kaskar

During interrogation Iqbal has provided vital information related to Dawood and his whereabouts, a police official said.

22 Sep 2017 8:47 AM

Special TADA court convicts Siddique

Salem and others have already been convicted in the case, where Jain was shot dead outside his bungalow in suburban Juhu on March 7, 1995.

01 Sep 2017 2:17 AM

The three members of Manipur-based banned Kangleipak Communist Party in police custory. (Photo: PTI)

Ahead of I-Day, 3 Northeast ‘terrorists’ arrested in Delhi

Police said that during questioning, Meitei had revealed his involvement in terror activities and other crimes in Manipur.

15 Aug 2017 1:05 AM

Delhi: Man arrested for extorting money from businessman

Sonu Khan, who works as a sofa maker and is a resident of Ghaziabad, used to threaten Raja Khan, owner of an interior decoration office.

05 Jul 2017 1:15 PM

Operations at JNPT’s GTI were impacted on Tuesday night after an attack by global ransomware.

FIR filed in JNPT cyber attack case

According to officials, the cyber attack has affected all software operations of Gateway Terminals India (GTI).

02 Jul 2017 1:42 AM

Shivam Shukla with Afghan women at Patradya centre.

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02 Jul 2017 12:17 AM

Nitesh Rane terms extortion charge as society dispute

The complainant, Hitesh Keswani, alleged that Nitesh demanded money running into several lakhs every month.

21 May 2017 1:43 AM

Nitesh Rane booked for extortion

The police has sought call detail records of Keswani to identify the number through which he received calls demanding money.

20 May 2017 2:57 AM

Verma sustained a bullet injury below his neck and is recuperating in a private hospital at Mira Road. (Representational Image)

Police quiz hotel owner, try to find Pujari gang link

Police said that Dilip Verma and Shashidhar Shetty were receiving extertion calls demanding Rs 25 lakh in July 2016.

09 May 2017 2:21 AM

Gujarat BJP MP allegedly honey-trapped by SC lawyer, asked to pay Rs 5 crore

Patel said that the woman had approached him for help and took him to a house in Ghaziabad near Delhi, where she drugged him.

01 May 2017 1:32 PM

Delhi: 3, including 2 cops, arrested for extortion

On Wednesday, a resident of Janakpuri filed a complaint that two policemen and a person in civil dress extorted Rs 1 lakh from him

13 Apr 2017 9:11 AM

Delhi: MBA graduate extorts Rs 6 lakh from woman he befriended on FB

The 29-year-old man threatened to upload morphed pictures of the 50-year-old woman and extorted money.

01 Apr 2017 12:20 PM

Anti-Romeo squad of police hauls up a youth in Lucknow. (Photo: PTI)

Moral policing or safety?

UP’s ‘anti-Romeo squads’ just harass citizens, don’t protect women.

30 Mar 2017 12:56 AM

Wannabe actor also called Shah Rukh Khan

Cops say Sandeep Sahu could speak only to the superstar’s staffers.

04 Mar 2017 12:57 AM

The cops suspect Sahu (left) made extortion calls to five others to repay loans.

Wannabe actor turns into an extortionist

Sandeep Sahu tried to extort Rs 50 lakh from Mahesh Bhatt, threatened to kill Alia, Soni Razdan.

03 Mar 2017 12:57 AM

Sandeep Sahu allegedly made calls and demanded Rs 50 lakh from Mahesh Bhatt.

Police nabs Mahesh Bhatt’s extortionist within 12 hours

Mr Bhatt had approached the Mumbai police’s anti-extortion cell on Wednesday night.

03 Mar 2017 12:51 AM

The leader’s funeral procession. (Photo: Deepak kurkunde)

Corporator’s murder: Main accused was being externed

There had been extortion complaints against Prashant Mhatre and he has also allegedly burnt four auto-rickshaws in the past.

17 Feb 2017 2:03 AM

Vikas Jadhav, a former henchman of underworld gangster Hemant Pujari landed in its custody in an unusual manner. (Representational image)

Mumbai: Wanted goon collapses into police’s snare

Pujari is wanted by the police in extortion and assault cases.

15 Feb 2017 1:06 AM

The police had recorded 238 extortion cases in 2014 and 233 in 2013. (Representational Image)

Mumbai sees 10 per cent fall in extortion cases compared to 2015

The police detected over 80 per cent of the cases recorded in 2016 as well as 2015.

13 Feb 2017 5:37 AM

Wanted criminal held after shootout

Police team was not injured as it was wearing bullet proof jackets during the operation.

28 Jan 2017 2:49 AM

Much to the surprise of Sagawikar, his aide fled with the money, leaving him in the lurch. (Representational image)

Businessmen held for kidnapping agent

The three accused kidnapped Sagawikar from south Mumbai on January 18 and took him to a place in Andheri.

26 Jan 2017 4:00 AM

The police has arrested 11 of the accused and produced them before a local court for proceedings under the MCOCA.

MCOCA charges against Ravi Pujari, 15 others for extortion

Ravi Pujari, has a Red Corner Notice (RCN) issued by the Interpol against him, which warrants his arrest or detention globally.

23 Dec 2016 3:10 AM

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