Mohali: A local IT firm owner in Mohali has lodged a police complaint after receiving repeated extortion threats demanding Rs 5 crore, allegedly from someone claiming to be notorious gangster Goldy Brar. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, registering a case under Section 308(3) of the Indian Penal Code.
The complainant, Gurjot Singh, told police that the first call came on September 12, when the unidentified caller introduced himself as Goldy Brar and asked him to immediately arrange a large sum of money. The caller allegedly warned that failure to comply could cost him his life.
Over the next few days, the businessman received a series of threatening calls, intensifying the pressure. On September 13, Singh avoided answering. But on September 14, the same caller phoned again — this time introducing himself as Goldy Dhillon — and renewed the demand for Rs 5 crore.
“When I refused to pay, he told me straight up that they wouldn’t hesitate to kill me to get the money,” Singh wrote in his police complaint.
He added that on September 18, the threats escalated, with explicit warnings of fatal consequences. Fearing for his safety and that of his family, Singh approached the Sohana Police Station, prompting a formal investigation.
Pattern of Organized Extortion
Police say the case fits a growing trend of extortion targeting business owners in the Mohali region. In the past few months alone, similar threats have been issued to pharmaceutical firms, real estate developers, and other IT companies.
In one notable case earlier this year, a property dealer in Sohana received death threats after refusing to pay extortion money. That case led to arrests, but the fear among local entrepreneurs remains.
A police spokesperson confirmed that a case has been filed against unknown individuals, and efforts are underway to trace the origin of the calls. Cybercrime and technical surveillance units have been roped in to assist with the investigation.
Goldy Brar Name Frequently Used in Threats
The name Goldy Brar, a Canada-based gangster allegedly involved in organized crime networks in Punjab, has surfaced multiple times in extortion cases. Law enforcement sources say that many criminals use his identity to instill fear, even if the real person is not involved.
