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SP Shukhobrishti Housing Complex Fake Sex Racket Extortion Scheme

Facts of the Case:

On February 4, 2022, Kolkata Police uncovered a serious criminal operation within the SP Shukhobrishti Housing Complex in Newtown. A group of five individuals, including three teenagers from Bihar, were found running a fake sex racket extortion scheme. They illegally occupied rented apartments, posed as law enforcement officers, made threatening fake calls to the public, and extorted money by falsely accusing individuals of being linked to a fabricated sex racket.

This incident underscores the urgent need for strict tenant verification, digital documentation, and real-time monitoring — exactly where Safebox Technology and Solutions LLP can play a critical role.

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Safebox’s Role in Crime Prevention:

1. Tenant Background Verification Before Occupancy
  • Criminal Court Record Checks: Safebox conducts thorough verification against national criminal databases (NCRB, SEBI, RBI, CBI, etc.) before allowing any tenant to occupy a property.
  • Identity Validation: Verification of identity documents such as Aadhaar, employment proofs, and previous addresses ensures the legitimacy of the occupants.
    • 2. Digitally Executed and Legally Vetted Rental Agreements
  • Secure Digital Documentation: All rental agreements would have been digitally executed using Aadhaar-verified digital signatures, with proper e-stamping through authorized government channels.
  • Mandatory Documentation: No one could stay without submitting verified, legally compliant agreements that are tamper-proof and archived electronically.
    • 3. Secure Data Archiving and Monitoring
  • Digital Records Accessible to Housing Societies and Authorities: All documents and verification results are stored securely and made available for society management and local law enforcement.
  • Real-Time Alerts: If any discrepancy or criminal record is found during verification, alerts are immediately sent to property owners and society heads.

    • Impact: Suspicious residents like those running the extortion racket could have been identified early and evicted before they committed serious crimes.

    4. Reducing Property Owner Liability
  • Legal Protection for Landlords and Societies: By adopting Safebox, property owners and housing societies can demonstrate due diligence, reducing their legal exposure in case tenants commit crimes.

    • Impact: The SP Shukhobrishti complex could have avoided reputational and legal risks associated with harbouring criminals unknowingly.

    5. Supporting Police and Administrative Action
  • Centralized Tenant Information System: In incidents like fake rackets, verified tenant databases enable faster investigation by the police.
  • Audit Trails for Evidence: Complete digital records can act as court-admissible evidence in case of criminal investigations.

    • Impact: Police operations would have been more swift and evidence collection more effective if Safebox systems had been operational.