Hyderabad Police Arrest Man Who Impersonated IAS and IPS Officers in Elaborate Two-Year Scam

Nov 27, 2025 01:10 am CST

Hyderabad authorities have arrested Bathini Shashikanth, a 39-year-old fraudster who posed as IAS and IPS officers for over two years. Using fake ID cards, bodyguards, and police sirens on his vehicle, he defrauded multiple victims including a gym owner of over Rs 10.5 lakh by promising government favors. Police warn citizens to verify officials' identities and report suspicious activities.