CBI Cracks Down on Impersonation Racket Involving Senior Officials, Seizes ₹4.5 Crore
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In a major crackdown, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested two alleged conmen, Ajit Kumar Patra and Minku Lal Jain, for running a sophisticated impersonation and bribery racket targeting senior public servants and private individuals. The accused duo impersonated high-ranking officials from various government departments, ministries, and enforcement agencies, using false identities to gain undue favors in exchange for illegal gratification. According to the CBI, the accused enjoyed unwarranted VIP privileges, including stays in official houses, access to restricted high-security zones at public events, and misappropriated official protocols. They would frequently claim proximity to senior government officials and use name-dropping tactics to intimidate and manipulate targets. The CBI's investigation revealed that the accused demanded and obtained ₹18 lakhs from Vinod Parihar, CEO of Cybdeer Network Private Limited, to 'settle' a matter with unknown officials of the Directorate General of GST Intelligence, Jaipur. The duo was arrested when the alleged bribe money was delivered to them. During the raid, the CBI recovered a trap amount of ₹18 lakhs, ₹3.7 crore in cash, gold jewelry weighing around 1 kg, 26 property documents, four luxury vehicles, and seized 12 other vehicles and incriminating material, including digital devices, from various premises in Delhi, Rajasthan, and Odisha. The CBI's crackdown has brought to light a complex web of corruption and impersonation, highlighting the need for vigilance and accountability in public service.
