Delhi Police Bust Major Extortion and Fake Sticker Rackets Targeting Traffic Officials

The Delhi Police have arrested five suspects involved in two organized crime syndicates, according to officials.

In a major operation, the Anti-Robbery and Snatching Cell (ARSC) of Delhi Police Crime Branch has dismantled two sophisticated organized crime networks operating throughout the city. One syndicate specialized in extorting police officials and transporters, while the other managed an extensive illegal sticker operation allowing commercial vehicles to circumvent no-entry restrictions.

An FIR filed on April 29, 2025, uncovered a shadow system where commercial drivers were utilizing fraudulent "marka/stickers" to avoid traffic penalties. Further investigation revealed two separate but extensive criminal organizations headed by Rajkumar (alias Raju Meena) and Jeeshan Ali.

The first syndicate, led by Rajkumar, allegedly deployed drivers to intentionally break traffic rules while secretly recording police officers. These recordings were subsequently manipulated and used to blackmail officials with threats of formal complaints and professional damage. This extortion network targeting traffic police has been operational for approximately ten years. Authorities have registered a case against Meena under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOC Act), 1999.

Officials confirmed that Meena has previously been implicated in at least seven cases involving extortion, robbery, and other criminal activities. He was apprehended on Monday, December 8.

The second syndicate, headed by Jeeshan Ali, facilitated the unrestricted movement of hundreds of commercial vehicles during no-entry periods by selling monthly stickers priced between Rs 2,000 and Rs 5,000. Jeeshan allegedly produced over 2,000 stickers each month, regularly altering design, color, codes, and contact numbers to evade detection. Operations were managed through multiple WhatsApp groups where real-time traffic information was exchanged.

Jeeshan, arrested on November 19, utilized bank accounts registered to relatives and associates for receiving illegal payments. Field operatives Chandan Kumar Chaudhary, Dilip Kumar, and Dina Nath Chaudhary, all now in custody, handled distribution, collections, and movement monitoring.

During raids on the suspects' residences and workplaces, ARSC personnel seized approximately 1,200-1,300 stickers, a Webley pistol with five live cartridges, a Toyota Fortuner SUV, spy camera equipment, two rubber stamps, a desktop computer, and multiple mobile phones containing incriminating evidence.

The Delhi Police have arrested five individuals connected to these operations. The Crime Branch is conducting thorough financial and digital forensic analysis to identify remaining members and completely dismantle the network.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime Branch) Sanjeev Kumar Yadav, IPS, stated that investigations are continuing to identify further connections and complete the crackdown effectively.