Ajmer businessman loses ₹3 crore jewellery to fake IT officials; six arrested

A businessman in Ajmer fell victim to a sophisticated fraud scheme when a group posing as Income Tax officials robbed him of jewellery valued at ₹3 crore. The fraudsters targeted the businessman's residence, using their false credentials to gain entry before committing the theft.

Local police responded swiftly to the incident and arrested six suspects within three hours of the robbery being reported. The arrests were made as part of an ongoing investigation into the case.

The incident highlights the growing menace of impersonation frauds targeting high-net-worth individuals in the state. Authorities have increased vigilance against similar scams where criminals pose as government officials to commit crimes.