Delhi Police file MCOCA chargesheet against Irani Gang, 3 in custody
Synopsis
Delhi Police have invoked the stringent MCOCA against a multi-state organised crime syndicate allegedly led by a man with 42 prior criminal involvements. The Irani Gang is accused of robbery, cheating and laundering proceeds through bank accounts and local jewellery networks — a case that traces from a single ₹18.84 lakh robbery in 2025 to a sprawling financial investigation now before a Special MCOCA Court.
Key Takeaways
Delhi Police filed a chargesheet under MCOCA Sections 3 and 4 against the Irani Gang , alleged to be led by Nasir Hafiz Khan alias Irani alias Sameer .
The investigation originated from a ₹18.84 lakh robbery FIR dated 23 October 2025 at DBG Road Police Station .
Nasir has approximately 42 previous criminal involvements across Delhi, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, UP and Haryana.
Co-accused Ali Chunna alias Raja (arrested 10 August 2026 ) has 10 prior cases ; Akbar Ali alias Kabir (arrested 22 August 2026 ) has 22 prior cases .
Financial probe revealed suspicious cash deposits, UPI transfers and alleged laundering through associates' bank accounts and vehicle purchases.
All three accused are in judicial custody; a supplementary chargesheet will follow further investigation.
Delhi Police have filed a chargesheet under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA), 1999, against an organised crime syndicate allegedly headed by Nasir Hafiz Khan, also known as Irani and Sameer, officials confirmed on 1 November 2026. The chargesheet, filed under Sections 3 and 4 of MCOCA in FIR No. 202/2026 at DBG Road Police Station, marks the conclusion of the main investigation by Central District Police into what investigators describe as a multi-state criminal operation. All three accused are currently in judicial custody.
How the Investigation Began
The probe originated from an FIR dated 23 October 2025, registered at DBG Road Police Station in connection with a robbery of approximately ₹18.84 lakh. As investigators scrutinised the criminal records of those arrested, a broader pattern of coordinated criminal activity emerged. According to officials, Nasir was found to be operating the so-called Irani Gang, with members allegedly performing specific roles — arranging vehicles and logistics, handling crime proceeds, and facilitating the disposal of stolen jewellery across state lines.
On the basis of detailed scrutiny of criminal records, previous chargesheets and judicial proceedings, an approval under Section 23(1)(a) of MCOCA was obtained from the competent authority, following which a fresh FIR was registered at PS DBG Road under MCOCA on 12 June 2026.
The Three Accused
Alongside Nasir, two principal associates were arrested and chargesheeted. Ali Chunna alias Raja, an active associate of the syndicate, was arrested on 10 August 2026 and has reportedly been involved in 10 previous criminal cases. Akbar Ali alias Kabir was arrested on 22 August 2026 and is said to have prior involvement in 22 criminal cases. Nasir himself, according to officials, has approximately 42 previous criminal involvements spanning Delhi, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and other states.
Confessional statements of Nasir and Ali Chunna were recorded under Section 18 of MCOCA in accordance with prescribed legal procedure, officials stated.
Financial Trail and Property Links
A Special Investigation Team (SIT), supervised by ACP Saurabh A. Narendra and the PS DBG Road SHO, conducted an extensive probe into the syndicate's financial transactions, assets and criminal network. Analysis of bank accounts revealed substantial suspicious cash deposits, online transfers, UPI transactions and ATM withdrawals, according to officials.
Investigators allege that proceeds from criminal activities were routed through multiple bank accounts — including those of associates and family members — and subsequently used for vehicle purchases, loan instalments and other financial transactions. The investigation also established the alleged use of vehicles purchased through funds suspected to be generated from organised criminal activities, with certain vehicles allegedly financed by syndicate members and then used by associates for criminal operations.
Property documents relating to locations in Delhi, Greater Noida and elsewhere were also examined. Officials noted that a rent agreement and related identity documents revealed the alleged use of false identity particulars by certain associates.
Jewellery Disposal Network
The investigation indicates that jewellery allegedly obtained during incidents in different states was brought into the Delhi network and disposed of through local jewellery channels, according to officials. This points to a structured disposal mechanism that investigators say was central to the syndicate's operations.
What Happens Next
The comprehensive main chargesheet under Section 193 BNSS has been filed before Special Exclusive Court-12 (MCOCA) at the Rouse Avenue Courts. Police have confirmed that further investigation is ongoing to identify and apprehend remaining associates, examine additional financial transactions and trace further proceeds of crime. A supplementary chargesheet will be filed upon completion of that investigation, officials said.
Point of View
The question is why it took until a specific robbery FIR in 2025 to trigger the organised-crime framework. The financial trail — routed through family bank accounts, UPI transfers and vehicle financing — reflects a pattern seen in several Delhi-NCR syndicates where proceeds are absorbed into everyday transactions to avoid detection. The supplementary chargesheet, when filed, will be the real test of whether the financial evidence is strong enough to secure convictions under MCOCA's stringent standards.
NationPress
1 Nov 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Irani Gang and who leads it?
The Irani Gang is an alleged organised crime syndicate operating across multiple states, reportedly headed by Nasir Hafiz Khan , also known as Irani and Sameer. According to Delhi Police, the syndicate was involved in robbery, cheating and disposal of stolen jewellery across Delhi, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana.
What is MCOCA and why is it being used in a Delhi case?
The Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA), 1999, is a stringent law targeting organised crime syndicates and their financial networks. Delhi Police obtained approval under Section 23(1)(a) of MCOCA from the competent authority before registering the FIR under the Act on 12 June 2026, on the basis that the syndicate met the threshold for organised crime involvement.
How many accused have been chargesheeted and where are they?
Three accused — Nasir Hafiz Khan, Ali Chunna alias Raja, and Akbar Ali alias Kabir — have been chargesheeted. All three are currently in judicial custody, and the chargesheet has been filed before Special Exclusive Court-12 (MCOCA) at Rouse Avenue Courts in New Delhi.
How did police trace the financial activities of the syndicate?
An SIT analysed multiple bank accounts and found suspicious cash deposits, online transfers, UPI transactions and ATM withdrawals. Proceeds are alleged to have been routed through accounts of associates and family members, then used for vehicle purchases and loan payments. Property documents from Delhi and Greater Noida were also examined.
Is the investigation complete?
The main investigation is complete and the primary chargesheet has been filed, but Delhi Police have confirmed that further investigation is ongoing. A supplementary chargesheet will be filed to cover remaining associates, additional financial transactions and further proceeds of crime.
