Investigation has intensified in the case involving 22 passports allegedly issued on fake addresses in the Bhojpur police station area. In connection with the case, jailed postman Arun Kumar and passport agent Vivek Gandhi are likely to be taken into police custody remand for further questioning. Police have moved an application in court seeking 14 days of remand for both accused, and a decision is awaited.
According to investigating agencies, five accused have already been sent to jail in the fake passport racket. Among them, the roles of Arun Kumar and Vivek Gandhi are considered crucial. Police believe that custodial interrogation will help uncover the entire network and identify others involved in the operation.
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It has been reported that 22 passports were issued using fake residential addresses. However, despite several days of investigation, authorities have not yet been able to ascertain the true identities and whereabouts of the individuals in whose names the passports were issued. This has raised serious concerns among security agencies, as passports are highly sensitive documents and misuse can have national security implications.
Preliminary findings suggest that agent Vivek Gandhi allegedly acted as an intermediary in the racket. He is suspected of serving as a link between applicants and other individuals involved in facilitating the fraudulent process. During the remand period, investigators plan to question him about who initiated the applications, how the documents were arranged, and who else may have been part of the conspiracy.
Police are also questioning another suspected postman in connection with the case. There is a possibility that the accused will be confronted with each other to verify statements and establish facts. Officials say further interrogation is necessary to confirm the information already provided by the arrested postman.
The name of a constable, Deepak Kumar, has also surfaced in the investigation. He is currently absconding, and search operations are underway to trace him. If he is not arrested soon, authorities may announce a monetary reward for information leading to his capture. Investigators believe that only after his arrest will it become clear how much money was exchanged in carrying out the alleged fraud.
Sources indicate that police verification plays a critical role in the passport issuance process. Irregularities are suspected at this stage, as verification of fake addresses appears to have been completed without proper scrutiny. Investigators are examining how these addresses were approved and where lapses occurred in document verification.
The crime branch is also analyzing several suspicious mobile numbers linked to the accused. Call detail records and digital evidence are being scrutinized to trace connections and identify additional accomplices. Seized documents and electronic devices are under examination to uncover the full extent of the network.
Officials have stated that once remand is granted, further action will be taken based on the findings of custodial interrogation. Authorities are also probing whether individuals from other districts or states may be involved in the racket. The case is being treated as a serious matter, and all aspects are being thoroughly investigated.
