The Uttar Pradesh Police have arrested an IT engineer who allegedly created and sold a fake software that promised Aadhaar card corrections. Authorities revealed that thousands of people across several states were cheated through this illegal operation.
How the scam operated
The accused, identified as Ajit Kumar, had once worked in a reputed private company before turning to cybercrime. From his base in Rajendra Nagar, Bareilly, he began promoting a software that he claimed could make any kind of modification in Aadhaar cards. This false promise attracted buyers from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Delhi, and Gujarat, many of whom were small operators or individuals hoping to make easy money.
According to STF officer Abdul Qadir, Ajit was arrested from the Shahi police station area. During the raid, police recovered a laptop, two mobile phones, multiple Aadhaar cards, and debit cards used in the fraudulent scheme.
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A profitable business model
Investigations suggest that Ajit charged each customer between ₹1,500 and ₹2,000 for access to his so-called software. His network was entirely online, relying on digital payment channels, while the software download links were shared via social media groups and Telegram channels. Police suspect the software was sold to thousands of people, generating significant illegal income.
Larger implications
Experts warn that the case exposes a dangerous misuse of technology.
Cybercrime specialist and former IPS officer Professor Triveni Singh said, “This incident shows how cybercriminals exploit the trust in sensitive government IDs to build fraudulent networks. If such misuse is not checked in time, it poses a serious threat to both citizens’ privacy and national security.”
Investigation underway
Authorities have registered a case and are now mapping the spread of the software across states. The police are also probing whether Ajit was working alone or was part of a larger cybercrime syndicate. The case highlights how criminals are targeting the credibility of government-issued identity cards to trick unsuspecting citizens and build lucrative fraud networks.