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Seven Held Over Alleged Fake CBI Raids in Delhi
Police say seven people pretended to be government investigators.
They allegedly went to a family’s home in Delhi and said they were there to conduct a raid.
The group reportedly showed fake identity cards and threatened the family.
The family and its neighbours questioned them, so the group left.
Police said a fake notice was later sent to the businessman’s father.
CCTV footage and digital evidence helped police identify suspects.
Police also seized eight mobile phones and clothing marked with a CBI monogram.
Videos on the phones may show similar operations in Delhi and Mumbai.
The investigation is continuing, and the allegations have not yet been proven in court.
Police arrested seven people accused of posing as CBI officers during alleged extortion attempts in Delhi and Mumbai.
The suspects allegedly confronted businessman Pratham Aggarwal and his mother at their Prashant Vihar home on August 11.
They reportedly displayed fake identity cards, threatened a raid and left after neighbours questioned their credentials.
Police said CCTV, electronic evidence, technical surveillance and a screenshot of a fake notice helped identify the alleged network.
Investigators are examining videos suggesting possible raids impersonating CBI, Enforcement Directorate and other government officials.
- Who
- Seven arrested people—Asifa, Pooja Aggarwal, Kuldeep Sharma, Chander Prakash Sharma, Shubham alias Golu, Rajveer Singh and Nitin Sharma—are accused by Delhi Police; businessman Pratham Aggarwal and his mother were the reported targets.
- What
- The group allegedly impersonated CBI officers, threatened a fake raid and sought to intimidate targets into surrendering money or valuables.
- Where
- The reported incident took place in Prashant Vihar, Delhi; police are also examining suspected operations in Delhi and Mumbai.
- When
- The alleged incident occurred at about 10 p.m. on August 11; police registered an FIR on August 19, and the reports were published on August 24.
- Why
- Police allege the group used information about targets’ finances, businesses or possessions to select people for possible extortion.
Key facts
- Arrests
- Seven people were arrested in connection with the alleged impersonation network.
- Reported target
- Businessman Pratham Aggarwal and his mother were at their Prashant Vihar residence.
- Alleged group size
- About eight people, including six men and two women, allegedly arrived at the residence.
- Duration
- The suspects allegedly remained outside the home for about 90 minutes.
- Investigation evidence
- Police cited CCTV footage, electronic evidence, technical surveillance and a screenshot of a purported fake CBI notice.
- Seized material
- Police said eight mobile phones, clothing bearing a CBI monogram, and images of fake identity cards were recovered.
- FIR provisions
- The FIR cites Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections 308(2), 351(2) and 61(2), relating to extortion, criminal intimidation and criminal conspiracy.
Quotes
Shashank Jaiswal
Deputy Commissioner of Police for Rohini, Delhi
“Shubham, Rajveer and Nitin told police that they had been contacted by Chander to participate in the fake raids and were paid by him and Asifa for each such operation. Eight mobile phones have been seized.”
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“A fake CBI notice was also sent to Aggarwal’s father on his mobile phone. Though the original message was later deleted, the family had retained a screenshot, which became part of the investigation.”
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