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Crime
Delhi Police Arrest 72-Year-Old Suspect in 2008 Extortion Case
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🗓 23 Aug 2026, 08:39 AM
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Delhi police have taken into custody a 72-year-old man who was wanted for an extortion offence dating back to 2008.
Delhi police announced the arrest of a 72-year-old man who had been listed as a wanted accused in an extortion case filed in 2008. The suspect was located in the national capital after a prolonged investigation and was taken into custody without incident. Police officials said the arrest closes a chapter in a case that has remained unresolved for more than a decade. No further details on the alleged extortion amount or the victims have been released pending formal charges. The department will now proceed with filing a charge sheet and presenting the case before the court.