News for 'fake documents'

Man Held at India-Nepal Border for Using Fake Documents

Man Held at India-Nepal Border for Using Fake Documents

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

A man was arrested by the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) at the India-Nepal border in Uttar Pradesh's Balrampur district for attempting to enter Nepal using fake documents.

Fraudulent Loan Attempt Uncovered at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve

Fraudulent Loan Attempt Uncovered at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve

Rediff.com6 days ago

An attempt to secure a bank loan using forged signatures and documents related to the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve has been uncovered, prompting a police investigation.

Rahul-govt faceoff: Can MPs quote documents in Parliament?

Rahul-govt faceoff: Can MPs quote documents in Parliament?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

When Gandhi started quoting the from unpublished book, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh questioned as to how material which is not published can be cited in the House.

Fake GST Registration Racket Busted in Gurugram

Fake GST Registration Racket Busted in Gurugram

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

CGST Gurugram busts a large-scale fake GST registration racket operating in North Delhi, involving fraudulent invoices and ITC availment.

Mumbai Man Nabbed for Fake Railway ID Scam

Mumbai Man Nabbed for Fake Railway ID Scam

Rediff.com5 days ago

A 29-year-old man was arrested at Chinchpokli railway station in Mumbai for allegedly impersonating a railway employee and presenting a forged identification card to a ticket inspector.

Fake Indian wrestlers seek Hungary visas in suspected human trafficking bid

Fake Indian wrestlers seek Hungary visas in suspected human trafficking bid

Rediff.com14 hours ago

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has alerted the Hungarian Embassy in New Delhi about forged documents submitted by individuals posing as wrestlers, raising concerns about a potential human trafficking attempt.

Fake Overseas Job Racket Busted in Noida, Two Arrested

Fake Overseas Job Racket Busted in Noida, Two Arrested

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Noida Police arrested two individuals for allegedly defrauding over 100 people of more than Rs 70 lakh by promising fake overseas jobs through social media. The accused operated under a fictitious firm, luring victims with promises of high salaries and free visas.

Jalgaon Insurance Scam: Doctor and Cops Held for Faking Road Accident Death

Jalgaon Insurance Scam: Doctor and Cops Held for Faking Road Accident Death

Rediff.com2 days ago

Nine individuals, including a government medical officer and four police officers, have been arrested in Jalgaon for allegedly conspiring to fraudulently claim insurance money by faking a road accident death.

Kanpur Police Unearth Rs 250 Crore GST Fraud

Kanpur Police Unearth Rs 250 Crore GST Fraud

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Kanpur police have uncovered a GST fraud racket where suspects used unsuspecting individuals' documents to create fake firms and route transactions worth nearly Rs 250 crore.

Scanner on Novartis for giving 'fake' documents

Scanner on Novartis for giving 'fake' documents

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

Swiss drug maker Novartis might face tough action from the country's drug regulator for allegedly giving fake documents while seeking renewal of registration for Tiamulin Hydrogen Fumerate (80 per cent granules), sources said.

Cyberfraudsters Dupe Thane Man of 1.56 Crore with 'Digital Arrest' Scam

Cyberfraudsters Dupe Thane Man of 1.56 Crore with 'Digital Arrest' Scam

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 64-year-old man from Thane was allegedly defrauded of 1.56 crore by cybercriminals using a 'digital arrest' scam, involving forged documents and constant surveillance.

Visa Forgery Gang Busted in Noida, One Arrested

Visa Forgery Gang Busted in Noida, One Arrested

Rediff.com3 days ago

Noida Police have arrested one person and busted a gang allegedly involved in forging visas and duping people with promises of overseas jobs.

Bihar Police Arrest 141 in Cyber Fraud Mule Account Crackdown

Bihar Police Arrest 141 in Cyber Fraud Mule Account Crackdown

Rediff.com1 days ago

Bihar Police arrested 141 people in a state-wide crackdown on mule bank account networks allegedly used for cyber fraud. The operation, 'Cyber Prahar 2.0', led to the registration of 86 FIRs and uncovered collusion by bank employees.

31 Bangladeshis held in TN for illegal stay using fake documents

31 Bangladeshis held in TN for illegal stay using fake documents

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

According to officials, the arrests followed a tip-off that a large number of Bangladeshi nationals were staying in banyan companies in the region using fake Aadhaar cards.

Pradhan Accuses TMC of Protecting 'Infiltrators' for Votes

Pradhan Accuses TMC of Protecting 'Infiltrators' for Votes

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan accuses the TMC of objecting to the omission of names from electoral rolls due to fears of losing the 'infiltrator' vote bank in the upcoming West Bengal Assembly polls.

IDFC Bank Fraud Case: 11 Arrested in Haryana Government Funds Diversion Probe

IDFC Bank Fraud Case: 11 Arrested in Haryana Government Funds Diversion Probe

Rediff.com9 hours ago

Haryana State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau arrests 11 individuals, including bank employees and a government official, in connection with a fraud case involving IDFC First Bank and the illegal diversion of government funds.

Delhi Police Arrests 27 in Pan-India Cyber Fraud Operation

Delhi Police Arrests 27 in Pan-India Cyber Fraud Operation

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

Delhi Police arrested 27 individuals across 11 states for involvement in cyber fraud cases exceeding Rs 1.5 crore, uncovering a network engaged in various scams including investment fraud and social media impersonation.

Chandigarh Police Probe 116 Crore Fraudulent Fixed Deposits

Chandigarh Police Probe 116 Crore Fraudulent Fixed Deposits

Rediff.com3 days ago

Chandigarh Police have launched an investigation into a fraud involving fake fixed deposit receipts (FDRs) worth 116.84 crore, allegedly issued by a private bank manager, impacting the Chandigarh municipal corporation's funds.

Gujarat ATS Busts Etomidate Smuggling Ring Exporting to Malaysia

Gujarat ATS Busts Etomidate Smuggling Ring Exporting to Malaysia

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) seized 22 kg of etomidate, an analgesic drug, disguised as aloe vera powder at Mumbai airport. The drug was being illegally exported to Malaysia via air cargo. Three individuals from Surat have been arrested in connection with the smuggling operation.

Dentist Arrested in Inter-State Egg Smuggling Racket

Dentist Arrested in Inter-State Egg Smuggling Racket

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

Police in Thane have arrested a dentist from Nashik for allegedly facilitating illegal surrogate mother contracts and egg smuggling at an IVF facility. The arrest is part of an ongoing investigation into an inter-state racket involving the exploitation of women for egg donation.

Insurance Fraud Gang Busted in Dungarpur

Insurance Fraud Gang Busted in Dungarpur

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Dungarpur Police have arrested three individuals involved in an organized gang allegedly siphoning money from life insurance policies using forged documents, with the fraud involving approximately Rs 58 lakh.

In Bengal, Modi calls for ending 'maha jungle raj' of TMC

In Bengal, Modi calls for ending 'maha jungle raj' of TMC

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday charged the Trinamool Congress government with 'playing with national security by protecting infiltrators' for vote-bank politics, and said ending the ruling party's 'maha jungle raj' was vital to restore law and order, development and investor confidence in the state.

'Fake patients, on paper docs': ED chargesheet against Al Falah Univ

'Fake patients, on paper docs': ED chargesheet against Al Falah Univ

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet against the chairman of Al Falah University, alleging money laundering and the appointment of individuals with terror links without proper verification.

Mumbai mayor vows action against illegal Bangladeshis; Uddhav Sena says...

Mumbai mayor vows action against illegal Bangladeshis; Uddhav Sena says...

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde has vowed to take strict action against illegal immigrants who have obtained fake birth certificates, as well as the agents and officials who assisted them. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has already cancelled 237 fake birth certificates and is working to recover the original documents.

Nirav Modi's Brothers Served Notices in PNB Scam Case

Nirav Modi's Brothers Served Notices in PNB Scam Case

Rediff.com7 days ago

A special court in Mumbai has issued notices to Nirav Modi's brothers, Neeshal and Nehal, asking them to explain why they should not be declared fugitive economic offenders in connection with the Punjab National Bank scam.

'Abu Salem got passport on fake documents'

'Abu Salem got passport on fake documents'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

The then Deputy Superintendent of Police Crime Branch, J P Pali on Tuesday said in the court that underworld don Abu Salem and others have procured passports from the Bhopal office on the basis of fake documents.

Agni Chopra Denies Registering for Pakistan Super League

Agni Chopra Denies Registering for Pakistan Super League

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

The batter, who has played for Mizoram in Ranji Trophy, calls reports "fake and misleading" after his name appears on a PCB auction list.

Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt, wife arrested in Rs 30cr for cheating case

Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt, wife arrested in Rs 30cr for cheating case

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt and his wife have been arrested in connection with a Rs 30 crore cheating case filed in Rajasthan. They are accused of defrauding an Udaipur-based businessman under the guise of producing a biopic.

Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt, wife arrested in Rs 30cr for cheating case

Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt, wife arrested in Rs 30cr for cheating case

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt and his wife have been arrested in connection with a Rs 30 crore cheating case filed in Rajasthan. They are accused of defrauding an Udaipur-based businessman under the guise of producing a biopic.

International fake call centre duping Aussies busted in Cyberabad, 9 held

International fake call centre duping Aussies busted in Cyberabad, 9 held

Rediff.com30 Nov 2025

Cyberabad police apprehended nine individuals for allegedly operating an international fake call centre that defrauded Australian citizens of millions of rupees over two years.

Centre Moves To Bar Drugmakers Over Fake Information

Centre Moves To Bar Drugmakers Over Fake Information

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

At present, there is no provision under Drugs Rules, 1945 to address issues of wrong information to obtain regulatory approvals.

Sri Lankan Man Gets Jail Term for Illegally Staying in India

Sri Lankan Man Gets Jail Term for Illegally Staying in India

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

A Thane court has sentenced a Sri Lankan national to rigorous imprisonment for illegally staying in India and ordered his deportation after the sentence.

Fake embassy scam: UP man posed as 'West Arctica' envoy

Fake embassy scam: UP man posed as 'West Arctica' envoy

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Uttar Pradesh Police's Special Task Force unearths a fake embassy operating in Ghaziabad, arresting a man who claimed to be a diplomat of a non-existent country.

25 Illegal Bangladeshi Nationals Arrested In Mumbai

25 Illegal Bangladeshi Nationals Arrested In Mumbai

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Investigations reveal that many of them had been residing in the country for the past six to eight years.

Laddu row: CBI recommends action against TTD officials

Laddu row: CBI recommends action against TTD officials

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

The CBI has requested the Andhra Pradesh government to take action against senior TTD officers for alleged deliberate omissions and failures in tender conditions, leading to the supply of adulterated ghee used in Tirupati laddu production.

College students circulate fake letter about principal's death to delay exams

College students circulate fake letter about principal's death to delay exams

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

A college official said the letter, titled "Important Information," was created by copying the institute's letterhead and stated that due to the "sudden demise" of Principal Jain, online exams scheduled for October 15-16 have been postponed and classes for all subjects have also been suspended.

Punjab CM Mann appears before Akal Takht, submits clarification

Punjab CM Mann appears before Akal Takht, submits clarification

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann appeared before the Akal Takht Secretariat after being summoned for alleged remarks on Sikh traditions. He submitted his clarification and expressed respect for the Akal Takht's authority.

Lok Sabha erupts as Rahul cites former Army chief on China clash

Lok Sabha erupts as Rahul cites former Army chief on China clash

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Rahul Gandhi said he never wanted to speak on the particular issue, but decided to do so after BJP's Surya questioned the patriotism of the Congress party. Singh maintained that the book had not been published.

CBI chargesheets 4 Chinese citizens among 17 in Rs 1,000-cr cyber fraud case

CBI chargesheets 4 Chinese citizens among 17 in Rs 1,000-cr cyber fraud case

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

The CBI has filed a chargesheet against 17 people, including four Chinese nationals, and 58 companies for their alleged roles in a transnational cyber fraud network that siphoned off over Rs 1,000 crore.

X blocks 3,500 posts, deletes 600 accounts after Grok AI row

X blocks 3,500 posts, deletes 600 accounts after Grok AI row

Rediff.com11 Jan 2026

X has accepted its mistake, and said it will comply with Indian laws, sources said, adding that in future, the platform will not allow obscene imagery.