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Delhi police arrest seven over fake CBI raids on wealthy homes
Delhi Police have arrested a seven-member gang that allegedly staged fake CBI raids to extort money from wealthy families. The group, led by two women, Asifa, 29, and Pooja Aggarwal, in her…
Delhi Police have arrested a seven-member gang that allegedly staged fake CBI raids to extort money from wealthy families. The group, led by two women, Asifa, 29, and Pooja Aggarwal, in her 20s, is accused of targeting victims using insider information about their cash and valuables. Police say the gang wore jackets with CBI insignia and carried forged identity cards to appear credible.
The gang allegedly conducted a raid at a home in Prashant Vihar on August 11, demanding entry without a warrant. When the family asked for documentation, the impostors used threats and psychological pressure. Investigators believe the group may have carried out two or three similar fake raids in Delhi, Mumbai and Jammu and Kashmir. Videos recovered from their phones show members posing as officers from the CBI and Enforcement Directorate at different locations. A 63-year-old former banker, Kuldeep Sharma, is accused of providing victim data. Police are examining evidence to identify other potential targets.
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The modus operandi mirrors real raids conducted by genuine investigative agencies, which rarely publicise their methods. Fake raids prey on the victim's fear of authority and unfamiliarity with legal procedures: a genuine CBI raid requires a search warrant signed by a magistrate, and the occupant has the right to witness the search and demand a copy of the inventory. The Delhi Police's Special Cell, which cracked this case, handles high-profile and inter-state crimes and would now share intelligence with agencies in Mumbai and J&K to trace unreported victims. The next test is whether the arrested 63-year-old former banker had access to client data he should not have held after leaving the bank, which could trigger a separate probe by the IBA or RBI into data protection lapses by private lenders.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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