Fake Cops Use Illicit Affair as Pretext to Extort ₹10 Lakh from Real Estate Agent
Two fake policemen in Mumbai extorted ₹10 lakh from a Borivali real estate agent by threatening to expose his extra-marital affair. An FIR has been registered against the accused.
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The fake policemen, posing as authentic law enforcement officials, stopped the victim after one such meeting and threatened to file an FIR against him and inform his wife about the illicit affair. The men, who were reportedly aggressive in their approach, also threatened to drag the victim to the police station if he did not comply with their demands.
The victim, fearing the consequences of his alleged infidelity being exposed, handed over ₹10 lakh to the fake cops, who promptly fled the scene. It was only later, when the victim confided in a friend, that he realized he had been duped.
The friend, aware of similar scams in the area, advised the victim to report the incident to the police. An FIR was subsequently registered at the MHB Colony police station under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, including personating a public servant, extortion, and intentional insult with the intent to provoke a breach of peace.
The police are currently searching for the accused, who remain at large. The incident highlights the need for vigilance and awareness about such scams, which prey on the vulnerabilities of unsuspecting individuals.
In a similar incident just four days ago, the Manikpur police in Vasai-Virar arrested a fake police officer for extorting lakhs of rupees using the same modus operandi. The police have urged citizens to be cautious and report any suspicious activity to the authorities immediately.
The real estate agent, who deals in property in Bandra and Borivali areas, is cooperating with the police in their investigation. The incident has left him shaken, but he is grateful to have escaped further financial loss.
As the police continue their search for the accused, citizens are advised to remain vigilant and report any instances of such scams to the authorities. The police are also urging anyone with information about the accused to come forward and assist in their investigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the pretext used by the fake policemen to extort money from the real estate agent?
The fake policemen used the real estate agent's alleged extra-marital affair as a pretext to extort money from him.
How much money was extorted from the real estate agent?
The fake policemen extorted ₹10 lakh from the real estate agent.
What sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, were invoked in the FIR against the accused?
The FIR was registered under sections 204 (personating a public servant), 308 (extortion), 351 (criminal intimidation) and 352 (intentional insult with the intent to provoke a breach of peace) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
Is this the first instance of such a scam in the area?
No, a similar incident was reported just four days ago in Vasai-Virar, where a fake police officer was arrested for extorting lakhs of rupees using the same modus operandi.
What is the police's advice to citizens in light of such scams?
The police have urged citizens to be cautious and report any suspicious activity to the authorities immediately.
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