The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) recently made a significant arrest in a case involving a 57-year-old diamond merchant from Delhi, linking him to an infamous serial conman—south Mumbai-based diamond merchant Aditya Jogani. Jogani—known for his unique method of deceit—has duped several people by impersonating high-ranking government officials, particularly officers from intelligence agencies and senior politicians.

The second accused, Abhay Kumar Jain, who went by the alias Ajay Dave, was recently apprehended by the EOW from Delhi. The duo’s modus operandi was a well-orchestrated act, with Jogani highlighting the role of Ajay Dave and exploiting his persona to settle various matters pending with the government, clear bureaucratic files, secure government tenders, and even offer aid to have names cleared in police cases. Jogani’s charm and manipulative tactics were instrumental in luring victims into a false sense of security.