New Delhi, March 12: The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested one of its own inspectors after he was accused of trying to extort Rs 2 crore from a South Delhi resident by claiming he could “resolve” a case allegedly registered with CBI.
The case was registered after a complaint was forwarded by the South District Police in Delhi. The complainant alleged that a man named Deepak Phalswal visited his residence in Bhati Kalan’s Mahabali Puram area earlier this year and introduced himself as a CBI officer.
In his complaint, Mishra claimed that Phalswal told him a case had been filed against him with the CBI and demanded Rs 2 crore in exchange for making the matter disappear.
When Mishra refused to pay such a large amount, the accused allegedly took Rs 50,000 and later demanded Rs 75,000 every month, continuing to pressure him through FaceTime calls.
The complainant approached the police on March 9, informing them that someone would soon arrive to collect money on behalf of the accused.
Acting on the information, police detained a law student named Raja, who admitted he had been sent by Phalswal to collect the payment. Later the same night, Phalswal himself arrived at the complainant’s farmhouse and was taken to the police station for questioning.
Authorities have seized a pen drive containing recorded conversations that are now being examined as part of the investigation.
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