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The Enforcement Directorate is investigating an extortion case involving Iqbal Kaskar and his associates. The agency has attached a flat and other assets linked to the accused in connection with the extortion of a real estate developer.
Sukesh Chandrasekhar is accused of running an extortion racket from jail by impersonating government officials and using phone spoofing technology to deceive victims. The CBI and Delhi Police's Economic Offences Wing have filed chargesheets and are investigating his associates and prison officials allegedly involved in the syndicate.
This case involves allegations of a Rs 100 crore extortion racket involving former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh. Dismissed police officer Sachin Vaze, an accused in the case, has made further allegations regarding the collection of money.
The Central Bureau of Investigation has sought to close a case registered against former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh and others for alleged extortion, citing lack of substantial evidence. Singh, who was declared absconding by a court, appeared before the Mumbai Police Crime Branch to record a statement in the Goregaon extortion case.
Four individuals, including three police officers posted at the Ranhola police station, were arrested following allegations of kidnapping and extortion. The investigation is currently examining the role of the Station House Officer (SHO) in the matter.