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Delhi Police Arrest Man for Posing as Gangster Naveen Bali in Rs 1 Crore Extortion Plot

Authorities say he enlisted a victim’s associate to mimic Bali’s accent in an extortion attempt that reflects a surge in copycat gangster impersonation tactics.

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Overview

  • On July 26, Delhi Police arrested 50-year-old Sanjay of Sonipat after identifying his distinct Haryanvi accent in extortion calls demanding Rs 1 crore.
  • Police say the accused confessed to impersonating gangster Naveen Bali with the help of Rahul Rathi, a business associate of the victim.
  • Investigators found that Sanjay was motivated by media coverage of high-profile extortion cases and financial dissatisfaction.
  • The extortion case under section 308(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita was filed on July 24 after the businessman received threatening calls on July 3 and July 20.
  • Authorities caution that the arrest highlights a broader trend of copycat extortion schemes using virtual numbers, voice masking and encrypted apps.