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In Shahdara, Delhi, police arrested two men and apprehended a minor for attempting to extort Rs 5 crore from a businessman. The main suspect, a longtime friend of the victim, sent a threatening letter with a gruesome parcel containing a fake thumb made with animal parts.

In Muzaffarnagar, police arrested two men involved in an extortion plot after a woman falsely accused a Deoband man of rape and forced conversion. Doli Singh, along with Sadakat Pradhan and Shahnwaz, allegedly ran a honey trap gang, extorting Rs 1,25,000 from Mohd Babar before filing a false police report when he refused further payments.

In New Delhi, Lovejeet, a 24-year-old man, was apprehended by Punjab Police. He allegedly impersonated Goldy Brar's brother. Lovejeet attempted to extort Rs 1 crore from a businessman. He also issued death threats to the businessman and his family. Police have observed a rise in similar cases. They urge the public to report extortion attempts immediately.

A biopharmaceutical company in Hinjewadi fell victim to a ransomware attack, with cybercriminals demanding $80,000 for the release of encrypted data. The Pimpri Chinchwad police are investigating the extortion attempt, which halted the company's operations. Experts advise against paying the ransom and emphasize the importance of robust cybersecurity measures and data backups to prevent such incidents.

In Bengaluru, a 16-year-old boy was allegedly targeted by a social media acquaintance and his accomplices, who stripped, filmed, and blackmailed him. The group coerced the boy into falsely confessing on video to capturing inappropriate images of girls and extorting money. The mother delayed reporting the incident, fearing for her son's safety, and suspects a female friend instigated the attack.

The White House has strongly condemned the European Union's fines against Apple and Meta, calling them a "novel form of economic extortion." These penalties, totaling 500 million euros and 200 million euros respectively, mark the first enforcement actions under the Digital Markets Act (DMA).

The statistics are chilling for Delhi that grapples with this vast network of notorious gangs, resulting in turf wars, extortion rackets and murders

A major OTT platform is developing a documentary series on conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar's life, including the ₹200 crore extortion scandal involving actress Jacqueline Fernandez. The platform has approached Fernandez to share her perspective on their relationship and the extravagant gifts she received. Production is slated for mid-2026, navigating complex legal clearances.