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Firing-for-extortion case: Delhi Police arrest 3, including dismissed Punjab cop

The Delhi Police Crime Branch has arrested three individuals, including a dismissed Punjab Police officer, for allegedly conspiring to extort Rs 10 crore from a Delhi-based defence equipment manufacturer. According to investigators, the victim received repeated extortion demands and death threats invoking the names of gangsters and Khalistani elements.

State

Delhi

First reported

June 2026

Agency involved

Delhi Police Crime Branch

Arrests

Three individuals

Status

Three suspects arrested and under interrogation while further investigation continues

The full story

Everything you need to know about this case, in one place.

The investigation revealed that the accused allegedly orchestrated threatening calls and messages from abroad, while a former assistant sub-inspector who previously worked with the complainant company's Punjab operations allegedly oversaw the conspiracy. Police stated that the arrests also helped crack a related firing-for-extortion case originating in Punjab.

Authorities recovered five mobile phones allegedly used in the crime. Police are continuing their efforts to identify other members of the criminal network and corroborate the disclosures made by the suspects using technical evidence.

Not yet reported: The articles do not mention the specific current legal status of the overseas associate or the final outcome of the court proceedings.

Where the case stands

The latest position in the reports we read.

Three suspects have been arrested by the Delhi Police Crime Branch, and investigators are working to identify other members of the network.

Who was affected

Described in general terms; we do not name victims.

A Delhi-based defence equipment manufacturer and its founder.

Timeline

Key dates as reported, oldest first.

August and September 2025The complainant received multiple threatening calls and messages.

October 17, 2025An FIR was registered at Chanakyapuri Police Station based on the complaint.

June 4, 2026The complainant received a WhatsApp voice note from an international number reiterating the extortion demand.

June 10, 2026The investigation of the case was officially transferred to the Crime Branch.

How the scam worked

The method described in the reports.

The accused allegedly made repeated extortion calls and sent threatening messages demanding money.
Threats were issued using the names of gangster Goldy Brar and Khalistani elements to create fear.
An overseas associate allegedly made calls from Spain using international WhatsApp numbers.
The former police officer overseeing the company's Punjab operations allegedly connived with other suspects to execute the plan.
The conspirators sent a WhatsApp voice note reiterating the monetary demand and threatening serious consequences.

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Sources and further reading

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