Fake ED Officer Attempts Suicide While in Police Custody in Mathura, Father Also Arrested in ₹32 Lakh Fraud Case

Mathura: A man accused of posing as an Enforcement Directorate (ED) officer for nearly two years and allegedly defrauding people attempted suicide while in police custody in Mathura. The accused, Sachin Sharma, suddenly jumped out of a police vehicle while being taken to the district hospital for a medical examination. Police personnel quickly surrounded and apprehended him. Meanwhile, investigators arrested his father after uncovering his alleged involvement in the fraud. Around ₹32 lakh in suspected fraud proceeds were reportedly found in the father's bank account.

How Was the Fake ED Officer Exposed?

Sachin Sharma, a resident of Nagla Bar in Deendayal Dham, under the Farah police station area, had allegedly been posing as an ED officer for around two years and using the identity to influence government officials.

On Monday afternoon, he visited the office of the Circle Officer (CO), Refinery. When the CO became suspicious and asked him to provide proof of his identity as an ED officer, Sachin failed to give a satisfactory response.

The police subsequently contacted the ED headquarters in Lucknow, where his identity as a fake officer was confirmed. He was arrested along with his car.

Father Allegedly Helped Plan the Fraud, 32 Lakh Found in Bank Account

During interrogation, Sachin reportedly revealed his father Suresh Sharma's alleged involvement in the fraud. According to the police, Sachin claimed that his father had advised him to avoid regular employment and find a way to live comfortably without working hard.

Following this advice, he allegedly began deceiving people by posing as an ED official. The money obtained through fraudulent activities was reportedly deposited into his father's bank account.

Police investigations revealed approximately ₹32 lakh in the account. Sachin allegedly admitted to collecting the money by cheating two individuals. Based on these revelations, police arrested his father, Suresh Sharma, as well.

Accused Jumps from Police Vehicle on Railway Bridge

The incident occurred around 2 pm on Tuesday when police were taking Sachin to the district hospital for a medical examination.

As the vehicle reached a railway bridge, Sachin reportedly told the police personnel that everything was over and questioned the point of continuing to live. Immediately afterwards, he jumped out of the moving police vehicle.

The sudden incident caused panic among the accompanying personnel. However, police quickly cordoned off the area and apprehended him. Security and monitoring were subsequently increased.

After completing the necessary legal formalities, Sachin was sent to jail. His father remains in police custody for questioning, and officials are preparing to send him to jail as well.

Police Prepare to Invoke Gangster Act, Property Attachment Planned

CO Refinery Praveen Kumar Tiwari said that police would initiate proceedings against the father and son under the Gangster Act. Authorities are also planning to attach their properties as part of the legal action.

Police are investigating how many people the accused allegedly cheated and the total amount collected through the fraudulent activities. Their bank accounts and other financial transactions are also being examined.

Meanwhile, the accused's family members have reportedly locked their house and fled.