Professor Turned Fake ED Officer Among Five Arrested for Extortion Attempt

Mathura: In a daring attempt to con a local businessman, a gang of five, including a woman posing as an Enforcement Directorate (ED) officer, was apprehended by police on Saturday. The accused attempted to raid the house of a prominent businessman, aiming to extort a large sum of money by using fake ED credentials. Their plan, however, was thwarted when the businessman grew suspicious and alerted the authorities.

The incident unfolded in the posh locality of the city when the gang, led by a woman who claimed to be an ED officer, arrived at the businessman’s residence, allegedly armed with a fake search warrant. They introduced themselves as officials on a high-level raid, intending to seize the businessman’s assets in connection with a financial investigation. The businessman, however, noticed discrepancies in their approach and the paperwork they presented. Acting on his instincts, he immediately contacted the police.

Upon receiving the businessman’s call, a team of police officers arrived at the scene within minutes. The woman officer, along with four others, was taken into custody. The investigation revealed that the woman posing as an ED officer was not a government official but, in fact, a professor by profession. The gang had meticulously planned this fake raid, assuming it would intimidate the businessman into handing over money without raising an alarm.

The mastermind of the gang, a resident of Faridabad, had devised this plan to target wealthy individuals in Agra. Following his arrest, police uncovered more details about how the gang operated. Shockingly, the businessman’s former employee, who was fired five years ago, was the one who provided insider information to the gang. This ex-employee had been closely involved in planning the fake raid and used his knowledge of the businessman’s affairs to assist the criminals.

The businessman’s former employee had a personal grudge against him after being dismissed from his job. Using this resentment, he became the gang’s informant, helping them plan the extortion attempt by sharing sensitive details about his ex-employer’s financial dealings and lifestyle.

“The businessman’s alertness played a crucial role in foiling the gang’s plans,” said a senior police officer. “The warrant they presented had several errors, which the businessman quickly noticed. His quick thinking and decision to involve the police saved him from what could have been a significant financial loss.”

Police also confirmed that the gang’s operations extended beyond Agra, with previous cases of similar frauds being reported in other districts. The investigation is still ongoing, with authorities looking into other possible accomplices and whether this gang is linked to larger networks of organized crime.

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The arrests have brought relief to the local business community, which had been on edge due to recent reports of financial fraud. The police have urged residents, especially business owners, to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity or unauthorized attempts by individuals claiming to be from government agencies.

All five accused are currently in custody, and further interrogation is underway to determine if they have been involved in other similar fraudulent activities.

The police commended the businessman for his presence of mind and quick action, which helped prevent a major crime. They have also issued an advisory for the public to verify the credentials of any person claiming to represent government enforcement agencies to avoid falling victim to such scams.

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