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Court Clerk's Gangster Scam Foiled by Haryanvi Accent
5 Nov
Summary
- Court clerk and minor accomplice arrested for extortion attempt.
- Caller impersonated a Punjab gangster wanted by the FBI.
- A Haryanvi accent and a specific song lyric were key clues.
A court clerk, Sumit Kumar, and a 15-year-old student accomplice were arrested by Gurgaon police for an extortion attempt. The duo targeted a liquor contractor, with the caller pretending to be a Punjab gangster wanted by the FBI. However, the use of a Haryanvi dialect by the supposed Punjabi gangster aroused the contractor's suspicion.
The investigation revealed the clerk was inspired by a Haryanvi song lyric mentioning calls from international numbers. He utilized an app from Tehran to acquire a virtual phone number from Chile for approximately Rs 700. This number was used to initiate contact via WhatsApp, with the minor accomplice making the actual call.
Authorities are now working to identify any Indian associates of the app service and to determine if it has been used in other criminal activities. The song that inspired the crime, featuring weapons and gangster references, is also under scrutiny for potential legal action against its creators.
