The Delhi Police Crime Branch has uncovered a major extortion and blackmailing racket involving its own officers. Two policemen were arrested on April 6, 2026, for allegedly extorting crores of rupees from fellow traffic police personnel. The accused officers created fake scenarios and recorded videos using hidden cameras to trap their colleagues in corruption charges.
Who are the arrested officers and what were their roles
The Crime Branch identified the arrested individuals as ASI Jitendra, who was posted in South Delhi, and Constable Praveen, stationed at the Adarsh Nagar police station in the North-West district. These two were reportedly leading a gang that focused on blackmailing traffic police officers. This development has caused a significant stir within the department as the investigation continues to identify other potential members of the group.
Initial investigations revealed that this racket had been operating for a significant period. The authorities are currently looking into the financial records and the extent of the money collected through these illegal activities. Many other police personnel are now under the scanner as the Crime Branch expands its search for those who might have assisted the accused in their operations.
How did the gang blackmail other police officers
The gang used a systematic approach to trap their targets. They would often send members to offer bribes or engage in conversations with traffic police that were recorded to sound like illegal dealings. The primary tools used in this operation were spy cameras and hidden recording devices. After capturing the footage, the gang edited the videos to make it appear as though the officer on duty was accepting a bribe or engaging in misconduct.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Arrest Date | April 6, 2026 |
| Arrested ASI | Jitendra (South Delhi) |
| Arrested Constable | Praveen (Adarsh Nagar) |
| Method Used | Spy Cameras and Edited Videos |
| Main Source of Income | Extortion and Illegal Entry Stickers |
These edited recordings were used to threaten the officers with departmental action or public exposure unless they paid a heavy amount. Apart from video blackmailing, the racket also made large sums of money through the sale of illegal entry stickers. The Crime Branch has intensified the investigation to uncover the full scale of this internal corruption network.
