Job Scam: High-ranking officer impersonator arrested in Purba Medinipur

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News18•17-02-2026, 10:29
Job Scam: High-ranking officer impersonator arrested in Purba Medinipur
- •An individual was arrested in Purba Medinipur for allegedly posing as a high-ranking government official.
- •The accused, Ifsal Ahmed, lured local youths with job promises and extorted money from influential leaders.
- •He contacted leaders of various political parties, claiming to be from Nabanna or the central government.
- •The scam came to light after a complaint was filed by Binay Pattanaik, who was threatened for refusing to share information.
- •Ifsal Ahmed was arrested from Ashoknagar and is currently in seven-day police custody.
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