Fake 'ED Raid' Ends in High-Stakes Heist at Delhi Home

An elderly couple in southeast Delhi were robbed of Rs 4 lakh and valuables by impostors posing as officials in a fake 'ED raid.' The domestic help emerged as the mastermind with four accomplices. Police leveraged CCTV footage and technical surveillance to crack the case, leading to two arrests.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 26-02-2026 19:58 IST | Created: 26-02-2026 19:58 IST
Fake 'ED Raid' Ends in High-Stakes Heist at Delhi Home
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In a shocking incident, an elderly couple residing in southeast Delhi fell victim to a cleverly orchestrated robbery. On a February morning, three men impersonating officials conducted a fake 'ED raid' at the home of RC Sabharwal and his wife, making off with approximately Rs 4 lakh and several luxury watches.

Authorities revealed that the couple's domestic help, along with four relatives, conspired the heist, with prior military and constabulary backgrounds aiding the operation. Police managed to trace and apprehend two of the accused through meticulous digital surveillance, including CCTV footage analysis and mobile data tracking.

The case illustrates an alarming trend of high-profile insider crimes, prompting heightened police efforts to locate the remaining suspects and recover stolen property. Investigations continue into the possibility of other similar offenses by the accused, with raids underway across various locations.

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