Mumbai Crime Branch Busts Chhota Rajan Extortion Racket

Five members of the Chhota Rajan gang were arrested in Mumbai for extortion attempts against a real estate developer. Despite paying Rs 55 lakh previously, demands persisted, prompting the victims to involve the police. The gang members were apprehended by the Crime Branch's anti-extortion cell during a money collection attempt.

Mumbai's Crime Branch has made significant headway in curbing organized crime, with the arrest of five alleged members of the infamous Chhota Rajan gang. The arrests followed an extortion complaint by a real estate developer and his partner.

According to police reports, the accused habitually threatened the victims, demanding a total of Rs 10 crore. Despite a partial payment of Rs 55 lakh as protection money, the gang persisted with their demands.

Acting on the complaint, the Crime Branch's anti-extortion cell set a trap and apprehended the suspects at a location near a hospital in Bandra West. A history-sheeter, Ganesh Shoradi, was among those arrested, known for past violent crimes.

(With inputs from agencies.)