The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) apprehended Ajit Kumar Patra and his associate Minku Lal Jain for running a sophisticated impersonation and bribery racket involving senior public servants and private individuals.
Acting on credible intelligence, the CBI uncovered a network of deceit. Patra, along with Jain, impersonated senior officials from government departments, ministries, enforcement agencies, and even judicial officers. The duo exploited these false identities to gain favours in exchange for bribes.
Investigators revealed that the accused often claimed proximity to top government officials. They used name-dropping tactics to intimidate and manipulate targets. They enjoyed VIP privileges, stayed in official residences, and accessed restricted zones at public events and religious gatherings. They misrepresented themselves as enforcement officials.
On 4 November 2025, the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI), Jaipur, raided the premises of Vinod Parihar, CEO of Cybdeer Network Private Limited. To evade arrest, Parihar allegedly contacted the accused. Patra and Jain demanded ₹18 lakhs to “settle” the matter with unknown DGGI officials.
On 10 November 2025, CBI officers caught Patra and Jain while they received the bribe amount of ₹18 lakhs from Jagjit Singh Gill, sent by Parihar. Trap money was recovered during the operation.
During the proceedings, officials seized ₹18 lakhs in trap money and ₹3.7 crores in cash. They also found gold jewellery weighing 1 kg, 26 property documents in Patra’s name and his relatives’, four luxury vehicles, twelve other vehicles, and several incriminating digital devices. Searches across Delhi, Rajasthan, and Odisha uncovered more evidence linking the accused to the racket.
The arrests exposed a high-profile scheme of impersonation and bribery. The case underscored the CBI’s vigilance against corruption.
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