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Crime
Rajasthan Man Dupe by Fake Police Officer, Extorted Rs 10 Lakh
✍️ India Today
🗓 14 Aug 2026, 03:48 PM
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A man in Rajasthan was deceived by a fake police officer who posed in uniform and used digital arrest tactics to extort Rs 10 lakh from him.
A man from Rajasthan was tricked by an impostor posing as a police officer, who used a fake uniform and official documents to convince him of a digital arrest and demand a large sum as bail.
The fake officer claimed that the victim was under arrest and that he had to pay Rs 10 lakh to secure his release. Trusting the deception, the victim transferred the money to the impostor’s account.
Police have launched an investigation into the incident and are urging citizens to verify the identity of any officer before handing over money or personal information.
Authorities warn that scams involving fake law enforcement officials are on the rise in Rajasthan and advise people to report any suspicious activity immediately.
The fake officer claimed that the victim was under arrest and that he had to pay Rs 10 lakh to secure his release. Trusting the deception, the victim transferred the money to the impostor’s account.
Police have launched an investigation into the incident and are urging citizens to verify the identity of any officer before handing over money or personal information.
Authorities warn that scams involving fake law enforcement officials are on the rise in Rajasthan and advise people to report any suspicious activity immediately.