<p>In a scenario not much different from the 2013 Hindi film <em>Special 26</em>&nbsp;that starred Akshay Kumar, a criminal gang recently posed as income tax (I-T) officials to stage a 'raid' on the residence of a counterfeit jewellery businessman in Mumbai's Sion area.</p>

<p>The eight-member group, allegedly tipped off by one of the insiders, seized ₹1.8 million ($21,600) kept by the jeweller&nbsp;for a family wedding, The Times of India reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The suspects were swiftly arrested by the police as the act was caught on CCTV.&nbsp;</p>

<p>One of the suspects, Rajkumar Gujjar (38) has been&nbsp;identified as a friend of the victim's grandson.</p>

<h2><b>How did the crime unfold?</b></h2>

<p>According to the details of investigation reported by the Times of India, Abhay Kasle (33), a member of the gang, informed Gujjar about Sushant Lohar (33), the alleged mastermind posing as an I-T officer, promising a 10 per cent commission for raid tips.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/robbers-tunnel-through-wall-loot-3-million-in-daring-delhi-jewellery-heist-640063">India: Robbers tunnel through wall, loot $3 million in daring Delhi jewellery heist</a></strong></p>

<p>Motivated by the lure of commission, the unsuspecting Gujjar purportedly disclosed false information about the Patwa family's substantial cash acquisition from a property deal.</p>

<p>Following the staged 'seizure,' the gang, while impersonating as Income Tax&nbsp;officials, fabricated a legal document&nbsp;and instructed the family to expect an official&nbsp;notice by the Income Tax department.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;24-year-old Indian student shot dead during a robbery attempt in Ohio</strong></p>

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<p>Apart from the prime accused Sushant Lohar, others involved in the operation were Kasle and Gujjar, who played a pivotal role in the scheme.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Additionally, Santosh Patle (37), Rajaram Mangle (47), Amardeep Sonawane (29), Sharad Ekavade (33), and Bhaurao Ingle (52) were arrested for their involvement in the sham raid.</p>

<h2><strong>Looted money yet to be recovered</strong></h2>

<p>The efforts are ongoing to recover the ₹1.8 million seized by the gang.</p>

<p>The police have&nbsp;confiscated a vehicle and a forged identity card shown by the&nbsp;accused individuals when they allegedly committed&nbsp;the crime. Further scrutiny revealed photographs of two individuals donning police uniforms, purportedly for roles in a crime serial.</p>


In a scenario not much different from the 2013 Hindi film Special 26 that starred Akshay Kumar, a criminal gang recently posed as income tax (I-T) officials to stage a 'raid' on the residence of a counterfeit jewellery businessman in Mumbai's Sion area.

In a scenario not much different from the 2013 Hindi film Special 26 that starred Akshay Kumar, a criminal gang recently posed as income tax (I-T) officials to stage a 'raid' on the residence of a counterfeit jewellery businessman in Mumbai's Sion area. The eight-member group, allegedly tipped off by one of the insiders, seized ₹1.8 million ($21,600) kept by the jeweller for a family wedding, The Times of India reported. The suspects were swiftly arrested by the police as the act was caught on CCTV. One of the suspects, Rajkumar Gujjar (38) has been identified as a friend of the victim's grandson. How did the crime unfold? According to the details of investigation reported by the Times of India, Abhay Kasle (33), a member of the gang, informed Gujjar about Sushant Lohar (33), the alleged mastermind posing as an I-T officer, promising a 10 per cent commission for raid tips. Also read | India: Robbers tunnel through wall, loot $3 million in daring Delhi jewellery heist Motivated by the lure of commission, the unsuspecting Gujjar purportedly disclosed false information about the Patwa family's substantial cash acquisition from a property deal. Following the staged 'seizure,' the gang, while impersonating as Income Tax officials, fabricated a legal document and instructed the family to expect an official notice by the Income Tax department. Also watch | 24-year-old Indian student shot dead during a robbery attempt in Ohio × Apart from the prime accused Sushant Lohar, others involved in the operation were Kasle and Gujjar, who played a pivotal role in the scheme. Additionally, Santosh Patle (37), Rajaram Mangle (47), Amardeep Sonawane (29), Sharad Ekavade (33), and Bhaurao Ingle (52) were arrested for their involvement in the sham raid. Looted money yet to be recovered The efforts are ongoing to recover the ₹1.8 million seized by the gang. The police have confiscated a vehicle and a forged identity card shown by the accused individuals when they allegedly committed the crime. Further scrutiny revealed photographs of two individuals donning police uniforms, purportedly for roles in a crime serial.

Criminal gang members pose as taxmen to loot ₹1.8 million from Mumbai business family

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