Mumbai: Three apprehended for conducting fake I-T raid at businessman’s house

The Parksite police arrested three people in connection with a fake Income Tax (I-T) raid at a businessman's house in late July 2022. The gang had barged into builders' homes claiming an IT Raid and managed to get away with one lakh rupee cash.
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Mumbai: The Parksite police arrested three people in connection with a fake Income Tax (I-T) raid at a businessman's house in late July 2022. The gang had barged into builders' homes claiming an IT Raid and managed to get away with one lakh rupee cash. The fake raid was conducted on July 26, 2022, mid-day reported.
“The men claimed, we have formed many shell companies to swindle money and asked me to open cupboard at home. After checking all the cupboards men found Rs 1 Lakh cash which they took in their custody. When I asked for documents about inspection and taking money into custody, they claimed I will get it through e-mail,” the complainant told police.
While leaving, the accused took the businessman's driver with him and said they would return mobile phones with him. After 10-15 min, the driver returned with the phone.
Later the businessman’s wife told him about the incident. When they checked the CCTV footage, they believed the persons were imposters and rushed to Parksite police station.
An FIR was registered against unknown persons under IPC section 448 (house trespass), 451 (House-trespass in order to commit offence punishable with imprisonment), 452 (House-trespass after preparation for hurt, assault or wrongful restraint) 170 (personating a public servant), 120B (criminal conspiracy) and 34 (common intention).
“We have arrested three persons and are looking for three more. We are yet to recover money,” said a Senior Inspector from Parksite police station.
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