How Delhi gang pulled off fake 'Special 26' raids: Target lists, forged IDs, CBI jackets and threats
The gang allegedly selected wealthy targets, obtained information about their homes and assets, assembled men to pose as federal investigators
In a meticulously planned operation, a gang of seven individuals allegedly conducted fake CBI raids in Delhi, targeting wealthy individuals. The gang members, including a former hotel manager, a former bar singer, an ex-banker, and three unemployed youths, posed as federal investigators wearing jackets with CBI insignia and carrying fake identity cards.
They carefully selected their victims and gathered information about their homes and assets. The alleged masterminds, Asifa and Pooja, combined Asifa's familiarity with law enforcement with Pooja's organizational skills to create a convincing fake raid. The gang allegedly targeted a 63-year-old former banker, Kuldeep Sharma, who provided them with valuable information about the victims.
On the night of the raid, the gang arrived at the target's home, overwhelming the household with eight people posing as CBI officers. The gang relied on intimidation and threats to make the victims believe they were facing a genuine CBI raid, forcing them to surrender or hand over valuables. The alleged modus operandi included creating forged documents, such as fake search warrants and notice letters, to maintain the illusion of a legitimate operation.
The gang's strategy ultimately unraveled when neighbors gathered outside the house, prompting the group to claim that a formal notice had been sent to the family's father, which turned out to be a forged message.
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