New Delhi, October 2 (Daily Kiran) : The Special Task Force (STF) of the Delhi Police has claimed to have dismantled an extortion network operating under the name of the Goldy Brar gang. Three main suspects have been arrested in connection with this case. The accused allegedly demanded extortion amounts of up to one crore rupees from local businessmen, threatening to fire at their homes if payments were not made.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Arif, also known as ‘Pistol’, Mubarik alias Gullu, and Nawab Ali alias Sonij. Arif was apprehended in Ahmedabad, Mubarik in Delhi, and Nawab Ali was caught on a moving train near Rewari.
According to police reports, on the evening of September 16, Praveen Jain, the complainant, received three missed calls on his phone. Later, at approximately 9:27 PM, his son Ayush received a call from a mobile number registered in the UAE.
The caller claimed to be an associate of Goldy Brar and demanded a ransom of one crore rupees. He threatened severe consequences for the family if they failed to comply. The same number was used to reiterate the threats and extortion demands. An FIR was filed at the Roop Nagar police station on September 17.
Given the seriousness of the situation and the international nature of the calls, a special team was formed under the supervision of DCP Niharika Bhatt from the North District. The team, led by ACP Operations Vishal Dhattewal, STF Inspector Ashish Dubey, and Roop Nagar Station House Officer Ramesh Kaushik, began their investigation using technical and intelligence information.
During the investigation, police analyzed digital records, communication data, and other technical evidence. They discovered an IP address linked to OVH SAS, a company in France, indicating the use of VPS or data center infrastructure. Further investigation uncovered a potential UAE connection related to these digital accounts.
As part of their inquiry, police interrogated individuals named Jubair, Maroof, and Usman in Dehradun and Karnal. They claimed that the threatening call originated from Dubai, made by a suspect named Arish.
Arif, known as ‘Pistol’, originally from Shamli in Uttar Pradesh, was identified as a key Indian associate. He allegedly offered a substantial sum to Arish to make the call, suggesting that the conversation be conducted in Haryanvi to create the impression that it was made by a local criminal.
On September 19, a similar case emerged involving businessman Manoj Malik, who was also threatened for one crore rupees. His younger brother received two WhatsApp calls from the same UAE number, followed by a 37-second audio message. The caller, identifying himself as Vikrant from Mahendergarh, claimed ties to the Goldy Brar gang and demanded the money within 48 hours, threatening dire consequences for non-compliance. An FIR was registered at Vijay Vihar police station on September 24.
Police received intelligence suggesting that Arif and his associates were planning to execute the threats by firing at the victim’s home. Increased security was deployed around the victim’s residence, thwarting the alleged shooting plan before it could occur.
Following technical surveillance, Arif’s location was traced to Ahmedabad. On September 24, the STF, in collaboration with Gujarat police, arrested him in Vejalpur.
Mubarik was also identified as a major conspirator, accused of orchestrating the entire scheme and providing crucial information to Arif. Police allege that he arranged for shooters to carry out the threats if the ransom was not paid, even renting a room in Kirari for their accommodation. He was arrested on September 25 in Delhi.
The investigation revealed the names of four shooters, two from Panipat and two from the Khalapar area of Muzaffarnagar. Nawab Ali, one of the shooters, was arrested on October 1 while attempting to evade capture, caught by the Railway Protection Force near Rewari station.
Arif, 32, has a criminal history with 12 cases registered against him in Shamli, including attempted murder, extortion, criminal intimidation, rioting, and violations of the Arms Act.
The Delhi Police are now searching for other fugitives involved in this case, as well as gathering information about the suspect who made the calls from Dubai and other accomplices abroad. They are investigating communication records, digital evidence, and financial transactions to uncover connections between the accused in India and their alleged associates overseas. Additionally, they are looking into whether this network has targeted other individuals in a similar manner. The police have stated that further investigations are ongoing to apprehend the fugitives and expose the entire India-Dubai network allegedly associated with the Goldy Brar gang.
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