Delhi Police arrest man linked to Bishnoi-Malik gang in ₹2 crore extortion case
Delhi Police Crime Branch arrested Amarjeet alias Amar in Rani Bagh amid an extortion case tied to the Lawrence Bishnoi-Randeep Malik network. Investigators say the complainant received calls claiming to be from Randeep Malik and demanded ₹2 crore, with a cryptocurrency payment link involved.
Key takeaways
- A 40-year-old man, Amarjeet alias Amar, was arrested in Rani Bagh in connection with an extortion case filed in April.
- The extortion demand was ₹2 crore and was claimed to be connected to the Lawrence Bishnoi-Randeep Malik network.
- Investigation suggests the accused had gang ties and involvement in identifying extortion targets, with cryptocurrency as the payment method.
What Happened
Delhi Police’s Crime Branch arrested a 40-year-old man, Amarjeet alias Amar, in the Rani Bagh area on August 20 after sustained technical and ground surveillance. The arrest followed an extortion case registered at Maurya Enclave police station in April, where the complainant reported calls and messages claiming to be from Randeep Malik of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and demanding ₹2 crore under threat to family safety. The accused was brought to the Crime Branch in Dwarka for formal processing, according to Special Commissioner of Police (Crime Branch) HGS Dhaliwal.
Police say Amarjeet had links with the Lawrence Bishnoi and Randeep Malik gangs and played a role in identifying a potential extortion target. Investigators also stated that the extortion demand was to be paid in cryptocurrency, and a payment link was shared with the complainant. He is a resident of Trinagar in northwest Delhi, educated up to class 10, and had prior work at a mobile phone market in Karol Bagh. Officials noted that he had allegedly been involved in the illicit liquor trade until April, after which he went underground when the extortion case was registered.
On August 22, authorities disclosed these details as the case was being documented, with the interim bail application before the Delhi High Court having been dismissed earlier in the proceedings.
Why It Matters
The arrest links a local suspect to a larger crime network associated with high-profile gang activity. The use of cryptocurrency for extortion attempts highlights evolving methods in criminal enterprises and the challenge for investigators in tracing illicit payments. The case also underscores ongoing law-enforcement focus on extortion cases connected to established criminal factions in the Delhi area.
Background
The complaint traces the alleged extortion to communications purportedly from a member of the Bishnoi-Malik network, a reference associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi and Randeep Malik factions. The Maurya Enclave police station case was opened in April after the complainant reported receiving threatening calls and chats claiming to be from the gang, demanding a two-crore ransom.
Key Facts
- The Crime Branch of Delhi Police arrested Amarjeet alias Amar, 40, from Rani Bagh on August 20.
- The arrest follows an extortion case registered at Maurya Enclave police station in April.
- The extortion demand was ₹2 crore, with threats to the complainant and family.
- The money demand was reportedly to be paid via cryptocurrency; a payment link was shared.
- Interim bail application before the Delhi High Court was dismissed prior to this reporting.
What Happens Next
Authorities indicated the investigation is ongoing as they pursue further links and collect digital evidence related to the extortion case and the alleged network connections.
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