Fake Customs Officers Nabbed at Mumbai Airport for Extortion Attempt on Passenger



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Three private company employees have been arrested at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport for impersonating customs officers and attempting to extort money from a passenger arriving from Dubai. The men, who showed fake airport entry passes, demanded cash from the passenger under the pretext of helping him avoid customs duty. The passenger became suspicious and reported the incident, leading to the trio's apprehension by actual customs officials. Further investigation revealed a fourth accomplice who allegedly provided passenger details for the planned extortion. The suspects have been handed over to the police, and the Customs Department is enhancing surveillance to prevent similar security breaches.

Customs officials at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), Mumbai, have apprehended three private company employees for posing as customs officers and trying to extort money from an arriving passenger. Passenger from Dubai Targeted The incident unfolded when Abdul Baqi, who ar
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FAQ :

Three individuals posing as customs officers were apprehended at Mumbai Airport for attempting to extort money from a passenger.

The arrested individuals were employees of private companies working at the airport, not actual customs officers. They had no authorisation to be in the passenger area.

The passenger became suspicious of the men's actions and immediately reported the incident to a Customs Superintendent.

Yes, a fourth individual allegedly provided passenger details and travel information to aid in the planned extortion.

The suspects have been handed over to Sahar Police Station, and a case has been registered for impersonation, cheating, and extortion.

Passengers are advised to verify the official identity cards of customs officers, which bear a government insignia, and to report any suspicious activity immediately.




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