The Delhi Police's Central District has taken a significant step in combating organised crime by invoking the stringent provisions of the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against an alleged crime syndicate led by Nasir Hafiz Khan, also known as Irani and Sameer. Khan is accused of involvement in robbery, cheating, and other serious offences across multiple states.
Background of the Case
The action follows an investigation into a robbery case registered at the DBG Road police station in 2025. During the probe, police uncovered an organised criminal network headed by Khan that was involved in a series of offences committed for financial gain and unlawful advantage.
Khan, a native of Mumbai and an alleged key operative of the notorious Irani Gang, has a criminal history spanning approximately 38 cases across Delhi, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana. Investigators revealed that he had previously been booked under MCOCA by Mumbai Police and remained in judicial custody until August 2024.
Resumption of Criminal Activities
Police allege that after his release, Khan resumed criminal activities. Along with his associates, he carried out a robbery of Rs 18.84 lakh in the DBG Road area on October 23, 2025. During his subsequent abscondence, he travelled to Maharashtra and Rajasthan, where he was booked in multiple cheating cases involving the theft of gold jewellery and ornaments.
In Nagpur, he was allegedly involved in two cheating cases in November 2025 involving gold ornaments and jewellery. Another case was registered against him in Ajmer, Rajasthan, where he allegedly cheated a senior citizen woman of approximately 10 tolas of gold worth around Rs 40 lakh.
Arrest and Recovery
Wanted in several criminal cases, Khan was arrested by a team from the DBG Road police station on January 3, 2026, following an extensive investigation that involved examining thousands of CCTV footage clips, technical surveillance, and field intelligence. At his instance, police recovered five mobile phones, internet dongles, a car allegedly purchased using proceeds of crime, the bag used in the robbery, and other incriminating documents linked to the offences.
Legal Proceedings Under MCOCA
During the investigation, officers examined the syndicate's criminal history and found that Khan had been charge-sheeted in multiple cognisable offences punishable with imprisonment of three years or more. Police said courts had taken cognisance in at least 16 cases registered in Delhi, fulfilling one of the key requirements for invoking MCOCA. Investigators further alleged that despite facing prosecution in numerous cases, the syndicate continued to engage in criminal activities, including robberies registered at DBG Road and Prasad Nagar police stations in 2025, thereby meeting the statutory criteria of 'continuing unlawful activity' under the Act.
Based on the evidence collected, a proposal seeking the invocation of MCOCA was prepared and subsequently approved by the competent authority under Section 23(1)(a) of the Act. A fresh FIR under Section 3 of MCOCA was thereafter registered against the syndicate.
Current Status
Police said Khan has since been lodged in various prisons, including Bhondsi Jail in Haryana, Nagpur Central Jail in Maharashtra, and Ajmer Jail in Rajasthan, in connection with cases registered against him in different states.
