Man arrested after year-long hunt for extorting businessman

By Sumesh Rajan | March 31, 2025

New Delhi, India – After evading law enforcement for over a year, a 33-year-old man accused of extorting Rupees 30 lakh from a Mumbai-based businessman in Goa has been arrested by the Delhi Police Crime Branch in Dehradun. The suspect, Imad Khan, had initially posed as a police officer from the Narcotics Branch to carry out the extortion before fleeing custody in 2024.

The Crime: Extortion in Goa

According to police sources, the incident dates back to August 20, 2023, when Imad Khan and his associates targeted a businessman staying at a luxury resort in Mapusa, Goa. The group, which included a woman who allegedly facilitated the operation, booked villas in the same resort.

The accused allegedly caught the victim in a compromising situation and used the threat of leaking explicit videos to extort money. Imad Khan introduced himself as Inspector Imad Khan, an officer from the IT Department of Narcotics, Delhi. He then confiscated the businessman’s mobile phone, documents, laptop, and digital media access, further intimidating him by threatening to tarnish his reputation online.

The Payoff and Escape

Initially, the accused extorted ₹20 lakh in cash from the victim. They later coerced him into transferring an additional ₹10 lakh via RTGS, bringing the total extortion amount to ₹30 lakh. The businessman filed an official complaint in February 2024, leading to an investigation.

Imad Khan was first arrested on June 19, 2024, by the Goa Police in Mumbai. However, while being escorted through Mumbai Airport, he managed to break free following a scuffle with law enforcement and successfully escaped.

The Investigation and Capture

Authorities traced Imad Khan’s movements over the past year, revealing that he had been living on Shimla Bypass Road in Dehradun. On Friday, March 29, 2025, the Delhi Police Crime Branch finally apprehended him.

Khan, a BCom graduate from Kurukshetra University, had worked as an accountant in Haryana before moving to Delhi in 2023. His involvement in crime allegedly began when he was introduced to a group of associates—identified as Basit, Faizan, Bhuvan, Yasir, and Salman—through a woman connected to a club in Delhi. It was this woman who provided details of the Mumbai businessman, marking him as a potential target for extortion.

Legal Proceedings and Further Investigation

The arrest of Imad Khan marks a significant breakthrough in the case. Police continue to investigate the involvement of his associates and whether similar extortion operations were conducted. Further legal action will be taken against all individuals involved.

The case highlights the growing concerns of organized financial crimes and impersonation scams across India. Authorities have urged the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to law enforcement immediately.