Fake ED Officer Arrested in Massive Extortion Scam

In a dramatic crackdown on fraudulent activities, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has confirmed the arrest of a man allegedly impersonating one of their officers in West Bengal. Authorities say S K Jinnar Ali was extorting money from businessmen by threatening them with money laundering investigations or offering to settle ongoing probes.

The ED's investigation revealed that Ali's operation centered around intimidating businessmen. He contacted them via phone, posing as an ED officer, and even summoning them to police premises under false pretenses. To make their deception more convincing, he would appear in a vehicle decorated with what seemed like ED insignia.

Following a police raid, Ali was apprehended, uncovering vehicles and significant cash deposits linked to his illicit activities. Forged documents, including government seals and signatures, were also seized. The ED has urged the public to verify any suspicious summons through official channels to avoid falling victim to such scams.

(With inputs from agencies.)