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Delhi Police Arrest Three in Brazen Fake ED Raid That Netted ₹30 Lakh

Seizing cash, freezing a deposit, recovering vehicles, authorities have issued warnings urging businesses to verify officials’ identities after the staged raid

Three accused arrested by police with cash recovered from them | By special arrangement
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According to the police, the incident took place on June 20, a day after the showroom received a ₹30 lakh cash payment from a customer. (FILE)

Overview

  • Three suspects—including showroom assistant manager Sumit Yadav—were arrested July 5–8 for impersonating Enforcement Directorate officers and abducting Bentley manager Anil Tiwari
  • Investigators recovered ₹15 lakh in cash, froze an ₹8 lakh fixed deposit, seized two cars and secured a forged ED document during ongoing interrogations
  • CCTV footage of a Wagon-R with a partially obscured plate and technical surveillance led ACP Arti Sharma’s team to the culprits within 48 hours
  • Probe revealed the conspirators used fake uniforms, forged search letters and abduction tactics to lend legitimacy to the staged raid in Chanakyapuri
  • Police have issued public advisories urging citizens and businesses to demand proper credentials from anyone claiming to be a government or ED official following a series of fake raids