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Delhi Brothers Arrested for Staged Extortion Plot Targeting Friend

Police uncover a fake gang-linked threat orchestrated to repay ₹80 lakh debt, with investigations ongoing into possible past offenses.

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Police identified Rohit Nagpal as the prime suspect through human and technical intelligence. (Representational image)

Overview

  • Rohit Nagpal and his brother Sagar were arrested by Delhi Police for attempting to extort money from a friend using a staged gang threat.
  • The brothers sent a courier containing photographs of the victim's family, two empty gun cartridges, and a ransom letter demanding payment in US dollars.
  • The plot was devised to address mounting financial troubles, including an unpaid ₹80 lakh loan stemming from business losses.
  • Investigators traced the courier, seized the brothers' mobile devices, laptop, and delivery scooter, and secured a confession from Rohit during questioning.
  • Authorities are now probing whether the duo was involved in similar extortion schemes in the past.