In a bizarre case of fraud, a young man named Yash Goswami from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, allegedly duped his wealthy friend of Rs3 lakh with the help of four accomplices. The gang staged a fake encounter, posing as Crime Branch officers, to extort money from the victim.
According to the police, Yash Goswami masterminded the plan and enlisted Posu Kirar and Sonu Kirar, along with two others, to execute the scam. The accused convinced the victim to go for a drive on a Sunday evening. In a pre-arranged plot, Yash stopped the vehicle and his friends, dressed as crime branch officers, confronted them, accusing the victim and his friend of involvement in a cryptocurrency scam.
In a panic, the victim handed over Rs20,000 in cash and transferred Rs2.75 lakh from his bank account to avoid being arrested. However, after being summoned by the imposters again, the victim informed his father. Together, they contacted the Crime Branch, who confirmed no such officers existed.
The victim filed a complaint, leading to an investigation. The real Crime Branch, in coordination with local police, arrested Yash Goswami, Posu Kirar, Sonu Kirar, and two other accomplices. All suspects are now in custody as the investigation into the fraudulent scheme continues.
