#Extortion

Bongaigaon Police Arrest Man for Extortion Using Cop Photos

Bongaigaon Police arrested Mehbub Alam for extorting money by posing as police officers and using their photos to threaten targets.

Timungpi Terang • 9 Oct 2026

Jorhat Police Bust Honey-Trapping Extortion Ring

Jorhat police arrested five suspects for running a honey-trapping and extortion racket that swindled a bank manager out of three lakh rupees.

Timungpi Terang • 7 Oct 2026

NPGN/NNC Warns Against Unauthorized Tax Collection in Dimapur

NPGN/NNC (N-A) has warned Dimapur residents against paying illegal taxes demanded by impostors claiming to act on behalf of the group's president.

Kiyeto Swu • 6 Oct 2026

KSU Demands Inquiry Into Alleged Police Extortion Racket in East Khasi Hills

The KSU is calling for an independent probe after capturing video evidence of police officers extorting truckers in the East Khasi Hills district.

NEWire Desk • 6 Oct 2026

Manipur Security Forces Nab Three Insurgents in Anti-Extortion Raids

Security forces arrested three insurgents linked to PREPAK and UNLF during anti-extortion operations across Manipur on Thursday.

Sanajaoba Chongtham • 2 Oct 2026

Dimapur Councillor Vows to End Illegal Tax Extortion in New Market

Ward 19 Councillor Kili N. Sumi is fighting illegal business taxation in Dimapur after police arrested a member of the local business association.

Naro Jamir • 1 Oct 2026

KSU Accuses Shillong Police of Extorting Truckers on Bypass

Khasi Students’ Union alleges police are shaking down truck drivers for cash on the Shillong Bypass and is calling for a full, independent inquiry.

NEWire Desk • 1 Oct 2026

NPGN/NNC Warns Public Over Illegal Tax Extortion in Dimapur

NPGN/NNC warns Dimapur businesses against an imposter named Kito Sumi who is collecting illegal taxes in the group's name.

Kiyeto Swu • 30 Sep 2026

Farmers Union Doubles Down on Byrnihat Extortion Claims

The Hills Farmers Union rejects police denials, alleging continued illegal collections from livestock transporters at Byrnihat check-points.

NEWire Desk • 30 Sep 2026

Dimapur Police Crack Down on New Market Extortion

Police in Dimapur arrested a business association member for illegal taxation. Local officials are calling for a crackdown to keep the market safe.

Naro Jamir • 28 Sep 2026

KCP Claims Bombing of Forest Officer Home in Imphal

The Kangleipak Communist Party detonated a bomb at a Noney forest officer's home after he allegedly refused to pay illegal extortion taxes.

Diana Moirangthem • 27 Sep 2026

Security Forces Arrest Three for Extortion in Manipur Operations

Police arrested three individuals in Imphal East and Thoubal for extortion linked to militant groups as regional violence continues to claim lives.

Priyanka Moirangthem • 26 Sep 2026

Dimapur Chamber Demands Stronger Policing Ahead of Festive Season

The DCCI urges police to crack down on anti-social elements and extortionists to protect local businesses during the upcoming festive season in Dimapur.

Kiyeto Swu • 25 Sep 2026

Naga Youth Groups Clash with Forest Department Over Wildlife Arrest

Naga youth organizations demand an inquiry into the WCCU, alleging extortion and constitutional overreach following a wildlife law arrest.

Kiyeto Swu • 24 Sep 2026

Assam Police Probe Extortion Racket Involving Seized Vehicle

Police in Assam investigate a group accused of demanding bribes for the release of a seized goods truck after allegedly assaulting the vehicle crew.

Timungpi Terang • 24 Sep 2026

Police nab man extorting money using HITO and KSU names

Police arrested Niwanhi Dkhar for extorting cash while posing as a member of HITO and KSU. The group urges victims to file reports with local authorities.

Walrik Marak • 22 Sep 2026

Extortion Claims Rock Assam Sand Transport Trade

Allegations of a protection racket involving illegal monthly payments and forest officials have emerged in Assam's Mayong district.

Timungpi Terang • 18 Sep 2026

Manipur Rifles Havildar among three arrested for extortion in Imphal

Police arrested three men, including a Manipur Rifles Havildar, for extortion in Imphal. Officers seized a 9mm pistol and live ammunition during raids.

Ranjana Devi • 17 Sep 2026

Police Arrest Two More Suspected ULFA(I) Linkmen in Dibrugarh Extortion Case

Dibrugarh police arrested two more men for alleged links to the banned ULFA(I) group, bringing the total number of arrests to four in an extortion probe.

Timungpi Terang • 17 Sep 2026

Assam Police Catch Journalist After Extortion Manhunt

Assam police arrested Soiodur Rahman, the final suspect in a Dhubri extortion case involving an Ayurveda practitioner and a digital cash shakedown.

Timungpi Terang • 13 Sep 2026