Three arrested under Gangster Act for extortion and blackmail

Police officials announced that three individuals were taken into custody under the provisions of the Gangster Act for suspected involvement in extortion and blackmail. The arrests were made following a preliminary investigation that linked the trio to a series of coercive financial demands on private parties.
The Gangster Act, which targets organized criminal activity, allows law enforcement to detain persons suspected of engaging in systematic extortion or intimidation. Authorities indicated that the evidence gathered points to a coordinated effort by the three suspects to extract money through threats.
A spokesperson for the police department confirmed that the suspects are being held for further questioning and that the case will proceed through the criminal justice system. No further details about the identities of the arrested individuals or the specific victims were released at this stage.
The investigation remains ongoing, and police have urged anyone with additional information related to the extortion or blackmail scheme to come forward.