New Delhi, Feb. 27 -- The police said that three men, claiming to be authorised by the ED to search, entered the Sabharwal's house and asked the elderly couple to keep their mobile phones, jewellery, cash and valuables on a table.

In a statement, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southeast) Aishwarya Sharma said that they (accused) refused to show any warrant or authorisation letter and allegedly snatched the family members' mobile phones, switched them off and prevented them from contacting anyone.

Intimidated by threats of arrest, the complainant placed a bag containing around Rs.10-12 lakh, stated to be legitimate business income, on the dining table.

The ADCP said that the impostors photographed the cash and reiterated thre...