New Delhi [India], September 2 (ANI): Delhi Police have apprehended two persons, including an alleged former employee of the complainant, along with a juvenile in connection with an extortion case in which a Rohini resident was allegedly threatened with harm to him and his family and Rs 10 lakh was demanded.
According to police, the complainant, Vikas Tayal, a resident of Sector-23, Rohini, received repeated threatening calls between August 29 and 31.
The caller allegedly demanded Rs 10 lakh and claimed to be associated with the Neeraj Bawania gang.
Following a preliminary enquiry, police registered an FIR under Section 308(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita at Begumpur Police Station.
Acting on the complaint, a joint team of Begumpur Police Station and Special Staff, Rohini District, laid a trap near Rithala Metro Station. The accused were allegedly called to the spot on the pretext of collecting the extortion money.
During the operation, two persons who arrived on a motorcycle were apprehended. A 15-year-old juvenile allegedly involved in the case was subsequently apprehended, police said.
The accused have been identified as Suraj, a former employee of the complainant's company and the alleged main conspirator, and Kishan. The identity of the juvenile has been withheld.
Police said Suraj allegedly planned the extortion after accumulating a debt of around Rs 5 lakh through online gaming and gambling.
During the investigation, police also found that Suraj and Kishan allegedly snatched a mobile phone in the Bawana area and used it in connection with the extortion offence.
Police have recovered a motorcycle, two mobile phones and two stolen SIM cards from the accused.
Further investigation is underway to ascertain the roles of all participants, examine digital and call-detail records, trace the source of the stolen SIM cards and establish the complete sequence of events, police said. (ANI)
Former employee among two held with juvenile for allegedly extorting Rs 10 lakh from Rohini resident
