Four policemen booked for extorting over ₹5 lakh from Mumbai trader on Ahmedabad Ring Road

Four Ahmedabad policemen have been accused of extorting a total of ₹5.88 lakh from a Mumbai-based gemstone trader during a stop on the city’s Sardar Patel Ring Road. The incident reportedly occurred on August 17, 2025, and involved threats of legal action under the pretext of alleged cricket betting.

Stop on Ring Road turns into extortion

The complainant, Vajeram Gurjar, a 45-year-old gemstone merchant from Andheri, Mumbai, told police that he was travelling from Rajasthan to Mumbai in a Hyundai Creta with his brother, Dinesh Dhanraj Gurjar, when the four policemen stopped their vehicle near Dastan Circle around 4 pm.

Two cops were in white shirts and blue trousers, one was in an official khaki uniform, and the fourth was in civilian clothing. They initially checked the vehicle but found nothing illegal.

Taken to a cabin, threatened and coerced

Gurjar said the policemen then escorted him and his brother to a police cabin near the circle. Inside, they allegedly examined his phone, claiming to have found an ID linked to cricket betting, and threatened to file a case unless a payment was made.

“They initially demanded ₹20 lakh,” the FIR stated. “Fearing arrest, Gurjar handed over ₹1 lakh in cash. When the demand continued, we were forced to transfer ₹4.88 lakh online via net banking and Google Pay, bringing the total extorted amount to ₹5.88 lakh.”

Complaint lodged with Nikol police

Gurjar lodged his complaint on September 19 at Nikol Police Station, naming all four policemen. He also indicated that he could recognise all the accused by sight and would provide evidence of the online transactions.

“The allegations suggest abuse of authority and extortion. We are verifying all details, including bank transfers and CCTV footage from the Ring Road area,” said a police official.

Police have registered a case under relevant sections covering cheating, extortion, and misuse of official power. Authorities are also reviewing UPI and net banking records to trace the flow of funds.