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Crime
Punjab Inspector Accused of Demanding Rs 3 Crore Ransom from US Family
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 08 Jul 2026, 12:01 PM
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A Punjab Police Inspector has been named by the FBI in a serious international case involving alleged demands of ₹3 crore (approximately $360,000) in ransom from a US-based family, accompanied by threats.
Serious allegations have surfaced against a Punjab Police Inspector, marking one of the most significant international accusations leveled against the state's police force. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has reportedly named the inspector in connection with a criminal case involving an American family.
The inspector is accused of demanding a ransom amount of ₹3 crore, which is approximately $360,000 USD. Accompanying this demand were explicit threats made to the family. The exact nature of the threats and the circumstances leading to the alleged demand are part of the ongoing investigation.
This development represents a grave concern for law enforcement agencies, highlighting potential cross-border criminal activity involving public officials. Further details are expected as the investigation progresses.
The inspector is accused of demanding a ransom amount of ₹3 crore, which is approximately $360,000 USD. Accompanying this demand were explicit threats made to the family. The exact nature of the threats and the circumstances leading to the alleged demand are part of the ongoing investigation.
This development represents a grave concern for law enforcement agencies, highlighting potential cross-border criminal activity involving public officials. Further details are expected as the investigation progresses.