Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's office on Thursday cautioned citizens against fake summons being circulated in the name of the Enforcement Directorate (ED), saying fraudsters were using them to extort money and threaten arrests. In a post on X, the ministry said the ED has already introduced a verification system to help people confirm whether a summons is genuine. Advertisement

"In light of reports of individuals circulating fake summons in the name of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for the purpose of cheating or extortion, the ED has introduced measures to help citizens verify authenticity," the Finance Minister's office said. "The ED does not conduct digital or online arrests. Citizens are advised to remain vigilant and not fall prey to fraudsters impersonating ED officials."

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