The Delhi Police have successfully dismantled a high-tech extortion gang operating in East Delhi that used a specialized mobile application to target vehicle owners. Four men were arrested on March 29, 2026, for impersonating recovery agents and extorting money from people who had pending EMI payments on their cars. The investigation was triggered by a complaint regarding an incident on March 26, 2026, near ITO on Vikas Marg.
How the Easy Recovery App gang targeted victims
The gang members utilized a mobile application known as the ‘Easy Recovery App’ to identify vehicles with overdue loan installments. To avoid detection by surveillance cameras, the accused traveled in a white Maruti Suzuki Brezza that did not have any registration number plates. They would intercept targets on busy roads, posing as authorized recovery agents from financial institutions. Under the threat of seizing the vehicle, they forced owners to make immediate payments, including a recent case where a victim was made to transfer 18,000 rupees online.
Police investigation and items recovered
A specialized team from the Shakarpur Police Station handled the case using technical surveillance and CCTV footage analysis. The investigation led to the arrest of four individuals from Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh. The police are currently looking for other associates and victims who might have been targeted by the same group using similar tactics across the city.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Accused Individuals | Prince, Shivam, Teetu, and Aakash |
| Origin | Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh |
| Items Seized | 5 mobile phones and a white Maruti Suzuki Brezza |
| App Used | Easy Recovery App |
| Incident Location | Near ITO, Vikas Marg |
| Arrest Date | March 29, 2026 |
