Delhi Police arrest accused of conducting fake ED raid, duping Rs 3 crore

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A gang of robbers posed as Enforcement Directorate officials raided a house in the Baba Haridas Nagar area of Delhi and duped more than Rs 3 crore from them.

According to the police, the deceased man made a PCR call after the accused left his home.

"Six people came to my house saying that we are from the ED department and have looted Rs 3 crore from my house. They came in two cars. All of them were carrying guns with them," the deceased said.

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After the call, police while checking, saw a car whose driver was driving in a dangerous and suspicious manner. On being asked to stop, the driver ignored and continued to drive in that manner. After a chase of about 2 km, police managed to stop the car Near Ramdev Chowk, Narela.

On checking and frisking of the apprehended person, one pistol with 4 live cartridges along with cash Rs 70 lacs were recovered from his possession. On further enquiry, it was revealed that he was the same team member involved in the dacoity in Baba Hari Das Nagar.

He was further arrested and handed over to the police team of Baba Haridas Nagar police station.

"Local police have constituted many teams for the arrest of remaining accused and raids at all possible hideouts to locate the rest of accused persons are being conducted. An FIR has been registered on the complaint of the victim," the police said.

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