Anwar Ganj Police arrested a man posing as a sub-inspector during vehicle checking, exposing a gang that allegedly cheated people on the pretext of providing government jobs. The accused was found wearing a police uniform with an inverted monogram and carrying a toy pistol shaped like a lighter, along with forged identity documents.
Suspicion raised by fake official number plate
Police stopped an i-20 car near Deputy Padav after noticing that it carried a fake number plate of a government vehicle belonging to a Joint Commissioner of Income Tax. The occupant, dressed as a sub-inspector, appeared suspicious. On questioning, officers discovered the uniform insignia was incorrect, leading to a search and subsequent arrest.
The accused identified himself as Sanjay Kumar Singh, a resident of Unnao. He was taken into custody and later sent to jail.
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Fake CBI and police IDs recovered
During the search, police seized:
- Fake CBI and police identity cards
- Toy pistol (lighter-shaped)
- Multiple Aadhaar cards, PAN cards, voter ID and driving licence
- Forged official documents
- The car with a fake government number plate
Officials said the documents were used to create an impression of authority while approaching victims.
Job scam operated with dismissed officer
According to investigators, Sanjay worked with a dismissed sub-inspector, Durgesh Kumar Savita, and another associate to run a job fraud racket. They allegedly posed as officers from police and central agencies and promised government jobs in return for money.
The accused also used fake letterheads of a Chief Minister’s adviser to convince victims. Police said the letterhead recovered from his phone appears to be forged.
Fake exams and interviews conducted
To make the operation look genuine, the gang allegedly:
- Rented school premises in Lucknow to conduct fake written exams
- Booked hotels near the Secretariat for “interviews”
- Used forged documents to escort candidates inside government premises
This elaborate setup helped them gain the trust of job seekers.
Background and modus operandi
Police said the accused earlier worked in loan recovery, seizing vehicles for unpaid EMIs. After his own car was repossessed, he came into contact with the dismissed officer and joined the fraud network.
He is also the son of a retired sub-inspector, which helped him understand police procedures and impersonate officers more convincingly.
Further investigation underway
Police are searching for other members of the gang and trying to identify victims who may have paid money for fake recruitment. More arrests are likely as the probe progresses.
Officials have urged job aspirants to verify recruitment processes only through official government notifications and avoid dealing with middlemen claiming influence in police or central agencies.
About the author – Rehan Khan is a law student and legal journalist with a keen interest in cybercrime, digital fraud, and emerging technology laws. He writes on the intersection of law, cybersecurity, and online safety, focusing on developments that impact individuals and institutions in India.
