Impersonator of CBI Officer Detained in Vadodara for Cyber Fraud
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Synopsis
Vadodara authorities apprehended a fugitive accused of cyber fraud and impersonating a CBI officer. Shahrukh Mansuri was arrested following intelligence reports. He allegedly extorted money from victims using deceitful tactics, including fake documents and threats. The police are investigating further to identify additional victims and accomplices.
Key Takeaways
- Fugitive Shahrukh Mansuri arrested in Vadodara for cyber fraud.
- Impersonated CBI officer to extort money.
- Utilized fake documents and threats.
- Legal proceedings are currently underway.
- Authorities urge vigilance against scams.
Vadodara, Feb 20 (NationPress) A fugitive wanted for cybercrime and impersonating a CBI officer was apprehended on Thursday in Vadodara, Gujarat, as confirmed by officials.
The suspect, identified as Shahrukh alias Salman Shabbirmiya Mansuri, was conducting fraudulent schemes aimed at extorting money from naive victims. The case was initiated by the Surat Cyber Crime Police Station.
Reports indicate that the Panigate police unit in Vadodara was on a routine patrol when they received intelligence about the suspect's location. Acting on the tip-off, officers promptly arrested Mansuri, who resides in Haidarichowk, Mehdinagar, Vadodara. Legal actions against him are now in progress.
Mansuri allegedly reached out to individuals while masquerading as a Delhi Customs official or a Delhi Vasant Kunj South Police officer.
In certain instances, he even impersonated a senior CBI official to swindle victims. His deceitful tactics included falsely asserting that the victims' parcels contained 16 fake passports, 58 ATM cards, and 140 grams of MD drugs. He further intimidated them with threats of human trafficking and money laundering cases.
To legitimize his fraud, Mansuri dispatched a fake CBI 'Confidential Agreement' and cautioned victims about a potential CBI raid at their homes. Under this ruse, he duped a complainant into transferring Rs 23.50 lakh to his account, from which Rs 7 lakh was diverted into his personal bank account.
Authorities are continuing their investigations to uncover additional victims and accomplices involved in this complex cyber fraud.
The police urge the public to stay alert against such scams and to report any suspicious activities to law enforcement immediately.
Gujarat has seen numerous cases of fraudsters impersonating CBI officers to extort funds from unsuspecting individuals. These criminals employ various deceptive methods, such as threats of legal repercussions and offers of help, to persuade their targets to transfer large amounts of money. A notable incident occurred in October 2024, when a senior citizen in Ahmedabad was swindled out of Rs 1.26 crore by individuals operating from Cambodia.
The fraudsters presented themselves as a CBI officer and even the Chief Justice of India, subjecting the victim to a so-called 'digital arrest.' They manipulated him into transferring funds by falsely alleging his involvement in money laundering and drug trafficking. This case resulted in the arrest of four individuals who had facilitated the fraud by permitting their bank accounts to be used for illicit transactions.
Another incident in September 2024 involved Bharat Chhabra, who was arrested in Haryana for pretending to be a CBI officer. Chhabra deceived victims by claiming high-level political connections, including links to the Prime Minister’s Office and the Chief Minister’s Office. By exploiting this false identity, he solicited money in return for fake favors and even stayed in hotels without paying, leveraging his assumed status to gain trust.
