IndiaPosted at: Nov 1 2026 11:35PM


Central Delhi: Organized crime syndicate charge sheeted under MCOCA

New Delhi, Nov 1 (UNI) In a significant breakthrough against organized crime, Delhi Police, Central District has completed probe and filed the main charge-sheet against an organized crime syndicate allegedly headed by Nasir Hafiz Khan alias Irani alias Sameer under Sections 3 & 4 of the Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act (MCOCA), in a case registered a Police Station Deshbandhu Gupta Road.
The action originated from the investigation of case dated October 23, last year in connection with a robbery of approximately Rs 18.84 lakh.
During scrutiny of the criminal activities and antecedents of the accused persons, it emerged that Nasir Hafiz Khan was allegedly operating an organized crime syndicate known as the Irani Gang, along with his associates, and was involved in a series of organized criminal activities, including robbery, cheating and other serious offences across different States for pecuniary gain and undue advantage.
The probe revealed that the syndicate was allegedly operating in a coordinated manner, with members performing specific roles in the execution of criminal activities, arranging vehicles and logistics, handling the proceeds of crime, and facilitating the disposal of stolen jewellery and other valuables.
The main accused, Khan the alleged head of the Irani Gang, has approximately 42 previous criminal involvements across Delhi, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and other States, as per the criminal records examined.
The accused and his associates were found involved in multiple cases of robbery and cheating, including cases in which charge-sheets had been filed and cognizance taken by competent courts.
On the basis of detailed scrutiny of criminal records, previous charge-sheets, judicial proceedings and the ongoing unlawful activities of the syndicate, approval under Section 23(1)(a) of MCOCA was obtained from the competent authority, following which an FIR on June 12 was registered under MCOCA.
A Special Investigation Team, conducted an extensive investigation into the activities, financial transactions, assets and criminal network of the syndicate.
During investigation, three principal accused persons were arrested and charge-sheeted, including Khan, Ali Chunna alias Raja, and Akbar Ali alias Kabir.
Detailed analysis of bank accounts and other financial institutions revealed substantial suspicious cash deposits, online transfers, UPI transactions and ATM withdrawals.
The investigation further indicates that jewellery allegedly obtained in incidents in different states was brought into the Delhi network and disposed of through local jewellery channels.
The investigation also revealed suspicious property transactions and the alleged use of false identities for obtaining accommodation and concealing the actual identities of syndicate members.
Further probe is underway to trace and apprehend the remaining associates of the syndicate.
All three accused have been charge-sheeted and are presently in judicial custody. UNI APS AAB
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