A routine GST raid on a private company has blown the lid off a high-profile impersonation and bribery racket, leading to the arrest of conman Ajit Kumar Patra and his associate Minku Lal Jain. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) apprehended the duo after uncovering a web of deceit in which they allegedly posed as senior government officials to extort money and secure undue favours.

According to the CBI, both accused had been impersonating high-ranking officers from various ministries, enforcement agencies, and even the judiciary to mislead individuals and businesses. They allegedly used name-dropping tactics, claimed proximity to top officials, and manipulated targets through threats and promises of influence. The investigation found that they also availed VIP privileges, stayed in official accommodations, and accessed high-security areas by falsely presenting themselves as officials from central agencies.

The racket came to light after a raid conducted by the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI), Jaipur, on November 4, 2025, at the premises of Vinod Parihar, CEO of Cybdeer Network Private Limited. To evade arrest, Parihar allegedly contacted the accused, who demanded ₹18 lakh to “settle” the case with unknown DGGI officials. Acting on credible intelligence, the CBI laid a trap and caught Patra and Jain red-handed on November 10 while receiving the bribe amount of ₹18 lakh from Jagjit Singh Gill, sent by Parihar. The trap money was recovered on the spot.

During searches at multiple locations in Delhi, Rajasthan, and Odisha, the CBI recovered ₹3.7 crore in cash, gold jewellery weighing about one kilogram, 26 property documents in the names of Patra and his relatives, 16 vehicles including four luxury cars, and several digital devices containing incriminating material.

The CBI stated that further investigation is underway to identify others involved in the conspiracy and to trace the money trail linked to the alleged bribery network.

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