Police Arrest Fake IAS Officer Running Multi-State Extortion Scheme with Government Vehicle and Armed Guards

Dec 13, 2025 12:28 pm CST

Authorities in Gorakhpur have arrested Lalit Kishor from Bihar who posed as IAS officer 'Gaurav Kumar' for six months, operating an elaborate fraud scheme across multiple states. The impersonator maintained his convincing facade with official-looking vehicles, armed guards, and forged documents while extorting substantial sums from schools and individuals seeking government tenders.