24-year-old imposter arrest in Mumbai for posing as BJP MLA's PA, extorting money under false pretenses.

24-year-old Amin Irfan Bendrekar is arrested in Mumbai for impersonating the personal assistant of BJP MLA Ashish Shelar, contacting lawyers and inmates' families, and extorting money under the guise of releasing prisoners and covering purported medical expenses. The accused, named in 14 cheating cases, used the BJP MLA's voice to deceive clients and relatives. The actual PA of BJP MLA Ashish Shelar filed a complaint, leading to the man's arrest.

August 25, 2024
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