Guwahati, Jun 14 (PTI) A fraudster, who masqueraded as a crime branch official and extorted money from a number of accused persons, was arrested by Assam Police, a senior CID officer said on Tuesday.

According to an official release by the CID Superintendent of Police, a case was registered on Monday against the man, who hailed from Uttar Pradesh but resided in Guwahati.

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"He has been impersonating as Crime Branch Inspector and extorting money from suspects/accused of various CID cases," it said.

The fraudster used to extort money on the pretext of exonerating the accused by influencing senior officers of the CID.

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"He has been produced before the court and taken into judicial custody for further interrogation. Searches have been conducted at his residence," the release added.

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