India, March 30 -- Delhi Police has busted a gang posing as bank recovery agents and extorting money from vehicle owners on city roads using mobile technology. Four accused have been arrested in connection with the racket, officials said on Sunday.

The gang used a mobile application to identify vehicles with pending EMIs and then targeted owners on busy roads. They allegedly threatened victims and forced them to transfer money online.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (East) Rajeev Kumar said the accused used a "systematic and technology-driven method" to identify and target victims. "They impersonated recovery agents, intimidated people, and extorted money through digital transactions. Further investigation is underway to identify more vic...