Delhi Police arrests man linked to Bishnoi-Malik gang
Delhi Police have arrested a 40-year-old man linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi-Randeep Malik gang for an extortion case involving a ₹2 crore demand. The suspect was apprehended in the Rani Bagh area after attempting to evade capture.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing challenge of organized crime syndicates using digital threats and cryptocurrency to conduct extortion in urban India.
The Crime Branch of Delhi Police has arrested a 40-year-old man, allegedly associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi-Randeep Malik gang, in connection with an extortion case of ₹2 crore, an official said on Saturday (August 22, 2026).
The accused, identified as Amarjeet alias Amar, was arrested from the Rani Bagh area following sustained technical and ground surveillance, he said.
According to the police, the case was registered at the Maurya Enclave police station in April after the complainant approached the police alleging that he had received calls and messages from a person claiming to be Randeep Malik of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
The caller allegedly demanded ₹2 crore and threatened to kill the complainant and his family if the money was not paid. The complainant also handed over the chats and messages to the police.
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