Sambalpur: Two Fake RAW Agents Gang Members Nabbed in Sambalpur; ‘Special 26’-Style Operations Busted, Mastermind to be Caught Soon: SP
Sambalpur police arrest two fake ‘RAW’ agents, uncovering a fraud network with seven fake IDs, appointment letters, and more. Mastermind controlling operations from Gajapati to be caught soon, says SP Mukesh Bhamu.
Sambalpur: Most people are aware of the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW). Many Bollywood films have starred actors as RAW agents like ‘Special 26’. Now, fake ‘RAW’ agents are scheming and defrauding people. This incident came to light after Sambalpur police arrested two members of a fake ‘RAW’ agent gang.
Some young men, claiming to be ‘RAW’ agents and carrying ID cards, were moving around the Hirakud police station area. The Hirakud police received information about this and summoned the suspects to the station for questioning. These young men, claiming to be ‘RAW’ agents, requested police assistance during a raid. When the police checked their ID cards, letter pads, appointment letters, and other documents, they discovered they were fake. The young men were unaware that their ‘RAW’ agent identities were forged. Following an investigation, Sambalpur police arrested two gang members who were appointing fake ‘RAW’ agents.
Arrests and Seizures by Sambalpur Police
Sambalpur police went to Balasore and arrested Satyaranjan Sahu (43) of Begampur in the Remunda police station area. Later, they apprehended Shivanayan Seth (23) from the VSS Colony near the Hirakud police station. The police confiscated seven fake ‘RAW’ ID cards, seven appointment letters, a list of items to be seized, asset transfer forms, ‘RAW Odisha Division district in-charge stamps, and two mobile phones. SP Mukesh Bhamu stated in a press conference on Thursday that these criminals had not carried out any raids. He stated that the mastermind, who controlled the entire operation from Gajapati, would be apprehended soon.
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If someone claims to be a ‘RAW’ agent and conducts a raid, Mr. Bhamu advises people to contact the nearest police station. The two accused were arraigned in court on Thursday. The police claimed that the youths working as fake ‘RAW’ agents in the Hirakud area were unaware of the fraud gang.
How the Agent Recruitment Operated
According to SP Bhamu, the mastermind had established a fake agency called ‘Rapid Action Wing – Government of India.’ The agency provided everything from identification cards to appointment letters. The mastermind first created a fake network to conduct raids in various locations. The gang targeted newly graduated students who were interested in ‘RAW’.
Last May, the gang hired six young men from the Hirakud area and charged them processing fees ranging from 3000 to 4000 rupees. They were trained to conduct raids and instructed to keep their identities and tasks confidential, with the promise of permanent appointment upon successful completion, and their primary responsibility was to seize narcotics. It has been reported that this gang also has an office in Gajapati. Sambalpur police will raid the office. Mr. Bhamu stated that the mastermind would be apprehended soon.
