Uttar Pradesh Police apprehended Imran Khan, a prime suspect in the Mirzapur religious conversion and extortion case, at Delhi airport on Friday. Imran, who had been absconding for months, was attempting to flee the country and carried a reward of Rs 25,000.

The network allegedly used gyms such as KGN 1, KGN 2.0, KGN 3, and Iron Fire Fitness Club to lure women into relationships and coerce them through compromising photographs and blackmail. Investigators have traced substantial financial transactions in bank accounts linked to Imran and other accused, totaling lakhs of rupees monthly, suggesting a well-organised operation possibly funded internationally.

Imran’s travel records indicate visits to Dubai and Malaysia, raising suspicion of overseas coordination and funding. With his arrest, authorities aim to interrogate him about his foreign contacts, funding channels, and the operation of the conversion racket abroad. Other key accused, including Lucky Khan, remain at large.