Akhtar Hussaini
Mumbai Man Arrested for Impersonating BARC Scientist and Selling Fake Nuclear Designs to Iranian Companies
Nov 05, 2025 05:36 pm CST
A 60-year-old man from Mumbai was arrested for posing as a scientist from the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) and attempting to sell fraudulent nuclear reactor designs to Iranian companies. Akhtar Hussaini Qutbuddin Ahmed and his brother used encrypted networks to market supposed lithium-6 reactor technology under the guise of scientific collaboration, deceiving diplomats with fake blueprints and receiving substantial international payments since 1995.
Mumbai Police Uncovers Fake BARC Scientist's Decades-Long Espionage Network and Foreign Funding
Nov 03, 2025 01:51 pm CST
Akhtar Hussaini, arrested for impersonating a BARC scientist, received crores in foreign funding since 1995 allegedly for sharing nuclear secrets. Mumbai Police investigation reveals multiple fake identities, suspicious financial transactions, and possible international intelligence connections, raising significant national security concerns.
59-Year-Old Espionage Suspect with Foreign Nuclear Scientist Links Arrested in Delhi
Oct 29, 2025 02:33 am CST
Delhi Police have arrested a 59-year-old man involved in espionage activities with connections to a foreign nuclear scientist. Mohammad Adil Hussaini, who operated under multiple aliases, was part of a fake passport network based in Jamshedpur. The suspect had traveled to Pakistan and obtained identification cards for sensitive installations using forged documents. His brother has also been arrested in connection with the case.