New Delhi, February 27 – Delhi Police has arrested three individuals involved in a honey trap racket, who allegedly impersonated police officers to extort money from victims in the Rohini area.
The accused have been identified as Neeraj (36), Aashish (35), and Yogesh alias Dhilu (40), all residents of Bahadurgarh, Haryana, according to officials.
Acting on a tip-off, police intercepted two scooters near the Delhi Jal Board office in Vijay Vihar on Wednesday. One of the suspects was dressed as a sub-inspector, while another carried a bag containing an additional police uniform, said Deputy Commissioner of Police (Rohini), Amit Goel.
Upon questioning, the suspects initially claimed to be police officers and even presented fake identity cards. However, inconsistencies in their statements led to their detention for further verification. Under sustained interrogation, they eventually confessed to their involvement in multiple extortion cases.
Modus Operandi: Posing as Cops to Extort Victims
The trio allegedly posed as police officers conducting raids, using fake ID cards and uniforms to intimidate their victims. Under the pretext of law enforcement action, they coerced individuals into paying money, said DCP Goel.Investigations have revealed that Neeraj had prior involvement in similar extortion cases and had also been booked under the Arms Act in Haryana. Yogesh, too, had been booked under the same law in the neighboring state.
Police are now working to identify additional victims using technical surveillance. Further investigations are underway to uncover the full extent of their operations.
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