A shocking wildlife fraud has been uncovered where a gang was operating a global racket selling counterfeit tiger parts in Dindori district of Madhya Pradesh.<\/p>\n

Investigations by the state’s Tiger Strike Force and the Anti-Terrorism Squad revealed that the gang was deceiving buyers by passing off plastic claws and wax-coated fake nails as tiger claws.<\/p>\n

Additionally, wild boar hair was being sold as tiger whiskers.<\/p>\n

The gang primarily targeted international buyers, who believed they were purchasing rare and exotic animal parts.<\/p>\n

“The entire operation was online, making it easier for fraudsters to target customers across the world,” said Puneet Sonkar, Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), Dindori.<\/p>\n

Authorities suspect that strict anti-poaching measures have forced traditional wildlife hunters to shift to cyber fraud.<\/p>\n

The Pardhi community, historically involved in poaching, is now using their expertise in animal parts to create highly convincing fakes and exploiting superstitious beliefs.<\/p>\n

Rajesh Bhadoria, SP ATS Jabalpur, confirmed, “The gang manipulated people’s faith to sell counterfeit animal products.”<\/p>\n

Along with fake tiger parts, large quantities of marijuana and toxic herbal medicines marketed as aphrodisiacs were also seized by the law enforcement.<\/p>\n

Wildlife conservationists are demanding a deeper probe into the scam.<\/p>\n

Ajay Dubey, a prominent wildlife expert, stated, “The Pardhi community has a long history of poaching and remains deeply entrenched in illegal wildlife trade. Their techniques are highly sophisticated, making it difficult for law enforcement to track their masterminds. A CBI investigation is crucial to dismantle this network.”<\/p>\n

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