Tihar Conman Lived Inside Jail Like A "King", Reveals Delhi Police
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RK Singh, Additional Commissioner of Police, Delhi (Economic Offenses Wing) said that the jail officers were also arrested for assisting Sukesh Chandrashekhar in his crimes, who would send them at least Rs 1 crore a month via hawala dealers and money carriers.
RK Singh, Additional Commissioner of Police, Delhi (Economic Offenses Wing) said on Tuesday that Sukesh Chandrashekar allegedly ran an extortion racket from Rohini jail, lived inside the jail like a "king".
Chandrashekar was arrested on August 8 this year on charges of running an extortion racket.
"He was living in the jail like a king. It seems all officials of Rohini jail were involved because of the facilities given to him. An entire barrack vacant of all other inmates was given to him. He had covered the CCTV cameras as well. He was freely using his mobile to run the extortion racket for a year." Mr Singh told ANI.
Mr Singh added, "He was fond of living a lavish lifestyle. He loved expensive luxury vehicles. We have seized 18-20 luxury vehicles from his farmhouse. He was also associated with the film industry through his partner Leena Maria Paul."
