Dhanbad Probe Targets International Money Flow Behind Prince Khan’s Extortion

A specialised NIA team has set up a command centre in Dhanbad to track the international money trail linked to Prince Khan’s extortion racket. The focus is on uncovering how the gang’s proceeds move from Jharkhand to overseas jurisdictions, especially Pakistan.

Interrogations of Khan’s confidant, Saf Abbas Nakvi, suggested that the gang relied on hawala operators and a Dubai exchange called Al‑Ansari to convert cash and dispatch it across the border. Investigators have obtained digital receipts and account details that may map the flow of funds.

The agency is also examining whether any portion of the money directly financed extremist activities. The probe will assess the role of Pakistani citizen Tauqeer Baloch, who is suspected of acting as a liaison between Khan and the Islamic State‑affiliated network.

If the financial evidence points to terror financing, the case could be handed over to a special anti‑terror court, intensifying the legal repercussions for Khan and his associates.