The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) officials on Sunday arrested an extortionist from Nasir Bagh area of Peshawar.
The alleged extortionist identified as Waheed was demanding Rs 0.2 million from a local businessman Shah Jahan.
The police raided and arrested the extortionist red handed.
The police said the alleged was already wanted in different extortion cases.
The police have shifted him to an undisclosed location for further investigation.