identity fraud
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.
Indian-Origin Man Arrested in Canada for Exposing Himself to Female Doctors After Faking Medical Conditions
Dec 11, 2025 02:19 am CST
A 25-year-old Indian-origin man named Vaibhav has been arrested in Mississauga, Canada, for allegedly exposing himself to female healthcare professionals at multiple medical clinics. Police report the suspect visited facilities throughout 2025, pretending to have medical issues to initiate inappropriate contact with female doctors, sometimes using false identities. He now faces multiple charges including indecent acts and identity fraud.
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.
3 Men Arrested in Rajasthan for Impersonating Police Officers to Impress Wedding Guests
Nov 25, 2025 02:25 am CST
Three individuals were arrested in Jhalawar, Rajasthan after being caught impersonating police officers by using a car with unauthorized police beacons. The suspects, who installed the equipment to impress relatives at a wedding, were exposed when they failed to produce official identification during a routine police check. Authorities have filed charges and confiscated the modified vehicle used in the deception.
Film Piracy Kingpin Faces New Forgery Charges as Enforcement Directorate Joins Investigation
Nov 21, 2025 04:28 pm CST
Immadi Ravi, the alleged mastermind behind the iBomma film piracy network, faces additional forgery charges as the Enforcement Directorate joins the investigation. With over 13 charges filed, authorities are probing a sophisticated operation that caused approximately Rs 3,700 crore in losses to the Telugu film industry in 2024 alone. Investigators are focusing on cryptocurrency transactions, international connections, and money laundering networks linked to the piracy operation that targeted multiple languages across more than 70 mirror sites.
Mumbai Police Arrest Man Who Impersonated BARC Scientist for Two Decades Using Multiple Identities
Oct 22, 2025 02:39 pm CST
A 60-year-old man named Akhtar Hussain Qutubuddin Ahmed has been arrested in Mumbai for impersonating a scientist at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre. Police discovered he had been living under the false identity of Alexander Palmer for nearly 20 years, using multiple passports, fake educational credentials, and government IDs. His international travel history has raised security concerns regarding potential espionage activities related to sensitive nuclear information.
Delhi Godman Exposed: Chaitanyananda's Web of Fraud, Forgery, and Sexual Harassment
Sep 28, 2025 02:57 pm CST
Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati, arrested for sexually harassing 17 women at a Delhi ashram, has been exposed for multiple frauds including forged UN credentials, fake PMO connections, and falsified academic achievements. Police investigations revealed counterfeit identities, multiple passports, and a Rs 40 crore financial fraud, highlighting how the self-proclaimed godman built an elaborate facade of influence and authority.