# 5 arrested for posing as GST officials, extorting Rs 29 lakh in Noida

2026-08-13T02:57:21+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 2 independent outlets

Uttar Pradesh police arrested five people on Wednesday for posing as GST officers and extorting Rs 29 lakh from a GST consultant in Noida. The suspects allegedly threatened the victim with legal action and demanded money to settle fake tax notices.

## Coverage

- ndtv.com <https://www.ndtv.com/noida-news/5-arrested-for-posing-as-gst-officials-extorting-rs-29-lakh-from-noida-man-11902680>
- odishatv.in <https://odishatv.in/videosodisha/society/up-police-arrest-5-fake-gst-officials-for-rs-29-lakhs-fraud-12255676>

Tags: Arrests, extortion, GST, impersonation, Noida
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