” Bogus Central Agency Racket Uncovered in Kolkata, Six Arrested”
In a brazen scheme that sent shockwaves through the business community, six individuals were arrested in Diamond Harbour, Kolkata, for impersonating central agency officials to extort money from unsuspecting businessmen. Posing as officers from the CBI, ED, and other enforcement bodies, the group operated under the fabricated banner of the “SICI Crime India Association” to intimidate victims into paying amounts ranging from ₹5,000 to ₹20,000.
During searches at their premises, investigators uncovered fake identity cards, forged documents, uniforms, and other paraphernalia intended to lend authenticity to their masquerade. These tools were used to coerce victims into parting with cash under the threat of raids or legal action.
Officials revealed that the group had defrauded at least 10 individuals, exploiting fear and navigating the fine line between credulity and desperation. The accused were brought before a local court and remanded into custody until September 3.
The disbanded outfit mimicked the hallmarks of legitimate law enforcement—down to the name—drawing parallels to cinematic portrayals like Special 26. Such elaborate deception underscores a disturbing trend of using institutional trust as a weapon for fraud.
Residents and visitors in Beliaghata and Diamond Harbour have been left unnerved by the scheme, prompting calls from locals for tighter oversight over office registrations and increased scrutiny of claims of government affiliation.
