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Intelligence Alert: Organized Crime Syndicate Targets Delhi Traffic Police in Sophisticated Extortion Scheme

Agency Source: Latest News: Read Latest News Live, India's Latest News Today | Hindustan Times Bureau Release: February 1, 2026 | 23:01 IST
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Intelligence analysis confirms the dismantling of a sophisticated organized crime network operating within Delhi's transportation sector, with two additional arrests bringing the total to ten individuals apprehended. According to official statements from Senior Officer Yadav, this syndicate employed a dual-pronged extortion strategy. The primary operation involved defrauding commercial vehicle drivers and owners through illicit financial demands. More critically, the group executed a secondary, high-risk scheme targeting law enforcement integrity. Operatives would covertly record video footage during standard traffic challan (fine) issuance procedures. This raw footage was subsequently manipulated through digital editing to fabricate evidence of misconduct, which was then used to file false complaints against traffic police personnel to extort money. This tactic represents a deliberate attempt to compromise police operations and exploit procedural vulnerabilities. The arrests signal a significant breakthrough for Delhi Police's anti-corruption and organized crime units, highlighting ongoing efforts to secure critical infrastructure and maintain public trust in law enforcement institutions. The case underscores the evolving nature of non-violent financial crime and its potential to undermine institutional authority.

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