The Kharadar police apprehended an individual engaged in extortion, preying on businessmen for money. The arrested suspect, named Faisal, exploited the recent surge in extortion demands by personally contacting and intimidating business owners.
Notably, Faisal, a resident of Gulistan-e-Jauhar and motorcycle mechanic, operated independently without affiliation with gangs or criminal groups. His approach involved making small purchases at shops, obtaining visiting cards, and then using the contact details for extortion.
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Faisal communicated with targeted businessmen via calls and messages from an Iranian number, and the police have secured incriminating voice recordings and messages from his seized mobile phone.
Focused mainly on businessmen in Bolton Market, he demanded sums ranging from Rs1 million to 1.5 million, accompanied by severe threats to traders and their families.
A case has been registered against Faisal, and an investigation is underway.
Published in The Express Tribune, December 31st, 2023
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