In Gujarat, police have arrested five members of a seven-person gang who impersonated Income Tax officers to extort money from a businessman. The group, led by a GST inspector from Vadodara, conducted a fake raid and managed to extort ₹2 lakh before being caught. Two suspects are still at large.
In a dramatic turn of events, police in Dahod, Gujarat, have busted a gang of seven individuals who posed as Income Tax officers to extort money from a businessman in Sukhsar village. The gang, which included professionals from diverse fields and a GST inspector from Vadodara, orchestrated a fake ra
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FAQ :
Police in Dahod, Gujarat, arrested five members of a gang who were posing as Income Tax officers. Two other members of the gang are still at large.
The gang's motive was to extort money from a businessman by conducting a fake Income Tax raid.
The alleged mastermind of the scam was Vipul Patel, a GST inspector from Vadodara.
The gang initially demanded ₹25 lakh but ultimately extorted ₹2 lakh from the businessman.
The gang conducted reconnaissance on the target's business, then posed as Income Tax officers to conduct a fake raid, inspect records, and demand money.
Businesses should verify the credentials of any officials conducting inspections or raids.