Man posing as food inspector arrested for extorting money

The accused imposter has been booked and arrested by Agra police.

AGRA: Food safety and drug administration of Agra apprehended an imposter posing as food inspector who was extorting money from grocery-store and small food outlets in the city.

The arresting happened amid the ongoing FSDA raids especially on mutton shops, abattoirs and others. The accused imposter was identified as 42-year-old Sujan Singh.

Speaking to TOI, food safety officer Ajeet Singh said, "For last couple of weeks we were receiving inputs about a man claiming himself to be a food inspector and extorting money from shopkeepers."

"On Tuesday we caught him from Bundu Katra area on Gwalior road on a tip from local grocery store owners while he was extorting money. During questioning, the man claimed himself to be attached with commissioner office which was also found to be false," said officer Singh.

Resident of Shahganj, the accused imposter was reportedly found extorting money from Jaipur house, Lohamandi, Sadar and other areas.

The accused imposter has been booked and arrested by Sadar police.