How Delhi gang pulled off fake 'Special 26' raids: Target lists, forged IDs, CBI jackets and threats

A sophisticated gang in Delhi allegedly orchestrated elaborate fake raids, posing as federal investigators from the CBI to extort wealthy individuals. Police have arrested seven members of the group, who are believed to have carried out two to three similar operations in Delhi, Mumbai, and Jammu and Kashmir.

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The joking was about the defendant appearing to give some romantic attention to [Complainant C] wasn't it?

The gang meticulously prepared for their heists, assembling a team that included a former hotel manager, a former bar singer, an ex-banker, and unemployed youths. They obtained information about their targets' homes and assets, acquired CBI insignia jackets, and created forged identity cards to lend credibility to their impersonations.

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Well, that was our joke

Investigators believe the gang's alleged masterminds, identified as Asifa, 29, from Jammu and Kashmir, and Pooja Aggarwal, in her 20s, combined Asifa's supposed connections to law enforcement and military circles with Pooja's organizational skills. Their objective was to instill fear in victims, making them too intimidated to question the legitimacy of the raid.

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certainly a joke about Alan being generous

One alleged target was a former banker, Kuldeep Sharma, who had previously managed the accounts of the complainant, Pratham Aggarwal. Police suspect Sharma provided the gang with crucial details about Pratham's financial situation and residence, enabling the fake raid. The gang allegedly used threats and psychological pressure to coerce victims into submission during these operations.

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I didn't, because I didn't see that happen.