The case was registered on the complaint of Sahil Luthra, whose company operates in the highly sensitive and strategically significant defence manufacturing sector. According to investigators, Luthra had received threatening WhatsApp messages and calls from international numbers demanding ₹10 crore while invoking the names of gangster Goldy Brar and Khalistani elements.

During the investigation, police arrested Jaswant Singh, a former Punjab Police officer who was later employed by Luthra's company. Along with Jaswant Singh, Shamsher Singh alias Sam and Gurpinder Singh alias Prince have also been arrested. According to Delhi Police, the three are alleged to have conspired to execute the extortion plot. Investigators have alleged that Jaswant Singh facilitated the conspiracy by providing a mobile phone and SIM card that were allegedly used to send the threatening messages.

The investigation has also highlighted an alleged overseas financial trail. According to the complaint and material examined during the probe, the threatening messages indicated that the extortion amount was to be paid to individuals based in Canada. Investigators are examining the alleged role of the Canada-based recipients and the wider international dimensions of the conspiracy.

Officials are also examining whether the alleged conspiracy involved coordination beyond India's borders, including the possible use of international communication channels and overseas-based intermediaries. The alleged foreign link has become a significant focus of the investigation, with agencies working to determine whether any individuals operating from abroad played a role in facilitating, directing, or benefiting from the alleged extortion attempt. If established, investigators believe the overseas connection could expand the scope of the probe and potentially involve coordination with international law enforcement agencies.

In addition, investigators have stated that the probe has uncovered indications of the possible involvement of other individuals whose identities are yet to be established. Authorities are continuing to analyse digital evidence, communication records and technical inputs to identify these persons and determine the full extent of the alleged conspiracy.

The investigation remains ongoing, with agencies pursuing both domestic and international leads. The allegations are part of an active criminal investigation, and the guilt or innocence of the accused will ultimately be determined through the judicial process.