Ahmedabad fake police gang held: 4 arrested for ₹1.6 lakh extortion
Synopsis
Four men posing as police officers allegedly forced an Ahmedabad resident to transfer ₹1.6 lakh by threatening to register a false case and expose him publicly. Among those arrested is a repeat offender with a decade-long criminal record spanning extortion, robbery, and impersonating a public servant — and police found a mask bearing the Gujarat Police emblem used to sell the ruse.
Key Takeaways
Ahmedabad City Crime Branch arrested four men on 30 July for impersonating police officers to extort money.
The victim was allegedly forced to transfer ₹1.6 lakh via QR code on the night of 22 July at a deserted location in Maninagar .
Police recovered ₹1.3 lakh in cash, two motorcycles , and a mask bearing the Gujarat Police emblem ; seized property valued at ₹2 lakh .
Lead accused Mohammad Yasin has prior cases from 2015 to 2025 and has been detained under the PASA Act previously.
The case is registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita at Isanpur Police Station ; all four accused are in custody.
The Ahmedabad City Crime Branch on Thursday, 30 July arrested four men accused of impersonating police officers to extort money from unsuspecting citizens. In the key incident, a passer-by was allegedly forced to transfer ₹1.6 lakh online after being threatened with a fabricated criminal case — a scheme that investigators say was backed by a mask bearing the Gujarat Police emblem.
How the Extortion Unfolded
According to the Crime Branch, the incident occurred on the night of 22 July, when the victim was travelling from Jashodanagar to the Narol area of Ahmedabad. The accused allegedly intercepted him on the road, falsely identified themselves as police personnel, and accused him of engaging in immoral activities at a hotel.
They threatened to register a police case against him, inform his family, and publicise the matter in the media. The victim was then taken to a deserted location in the Maninagar area, where he was allegedly coerced into transferring ₹1.6 lakh by scanning a QR code.
The Investigation and Arrests
Following the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) at Isanpur Police Station, the Crime Branch launched a multi-pronged probe using confidential informants, human intelligence inputs, and technical surveillance. The investigation led to the arrest of four men:
Mohammad Yasin alias Paipaya Qureshi, 36; Anwarul Haq alias Babu Majra Ansari, 36; Sakir Hussain alias Pintu Tahir Hussain Sheikh, 38; and Salman alias Bhaijan Qureshi, 28.
Seized Property and Evidence
During the operation, police recovered ₹1.3 lakh in cash, two motorcycles allegedly used in the offence, and a mask bearing the Gujarat Police emblem — a key prop reportedly used to lend credibility to the impersonation. The total estimated value of seized property stands at ₹2 lakh.
Prior Criminal Records
Police records reveal that three of the four arrested men have prior criminal histories. Mohammad Yasin has multiple cases dating from 2015 to 2025, spanning extortion, robbery, and impersonating a public servant under the Indian Penal Code, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and the Gujarat Police Act. He has also previously been detained under the Prevention of Anti-Social Activities (PASA) Act. Sakir Hussain has earlier cases at Vatva Police Station, while Salman has prior cases at Madhupura and Isanpur police stations.
The case has been registered under Sections 127(2), 204, 140(3), 308(2) and 54 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. All four accused are in custody and further legal proceedings are underway. This case underscores a recurring pattern of criminal gangs exploiting the fear of police action to extort vulnerable citizens — a challenge that urban crime branches across Gujarat have flagged repeatedly in recent years.
Point of View
Including prior PASA detention, raises questions about why repeat offenders with this profile remain capable of executing street-level extortion with apparent impunity. Urban crime branches are effective at cracking individual cases; the harder question is whether the intelligence gathered at arrest is being fed upstream to disrupt the broader networks these accused operate within.
NationPress
31 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in the Ahmedabad fake police extortion case?
Four men allegedly impersonated police officers and extorted ₹1.6 lakh from a passer-by in Ahmedabad on the night of 22 July 2025. The victim was threatened with a fabricated criminal case and coerced into transferring money via QR code at a deserted location in Maninagar.
Who were the four men arrested by the Ahmedabad Crime Branch?
The arrested accused are Mohammad Yasin alias Paipaya Qureshi (36), Anwarul Haq alias Babu Majra Ansari (36), Sakir Hussain alias Pintu Tahir Hussain Sheikh (38), and Salman alias Bhaijan Qureshi (28). Three of the four have prior criminal records.
What evidence did police recover during the operation?
Police recovered ₹1.3 lakh in cash, two motorcycles allegedly used in the crime, and a mask bearing the Gujarat Police emblem. The total estimated value of seized property is ₹2 lakh.
Under which legal sections has the case been registered?
The FIR has been registered at Isanpur Police Station under Sections 127(2), 204, 140(3), 308(2), and 54 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. All four accused are currently in custody.
Does the lead accused have a prior criminal history?
Yes. Mohammad Yasin has multiple cases dating from 2015 to 2025, including offences of extortion, robbery, and impersonating a public servant. He has also been previously detained under the Prevention of Anti-Social Activities (PASA) Act.
