Police have arrested five people, including a woman, in connection with an alleged fake gold scam in which victims were lured into exchanging genuine jewellery for counterfeit gold. Police said the accused allegedly approached unsuspecting people with fake gold or bundles of cash containing genuine currency notes on top, using them to convince victims that the offer was legitimate.
The Bisrakh police made the arrests after investigating a complaint filed on July 10, 2026, by a resident of Fusion Homes Society. Police recovered 5.2 kg of fake gold beads, 3.3 kg of counterfeit gold coins, ₹3 lakh in cash, 10 keypad mobile phones, six smartphones, nine mobile batteries and one illegal knife from the accused.
Woman Allegedly Tricked Into Exchanging Gold Jewellery
According to the complaint, the resident’s mother was approached by two men in the society’s market. The men allegedly claimed they had been dismissed from their jobs and were carrying money in a bag.
Police said the suspects convinced the elderly woman to help them by offering her jewellery in exchange for what they represented as gold. After receiving her gold chain and earrings, the two men allegedly fled from the spot.
The complaint prompted police to begin an investigation into the group and trace those suspected of involvement in the alleged fraud.
Five Suspects Traced Through Surveillance and Local Intelligence
Police used electronic surveillance, CCTV footage and local intelligence to identify and track the suspects. The five accused were arrested on August 14, 2026, from the green belt near Nephowa Chhat Ghat in Bisrakh.
Those arrested were identified as Kishor Rai, 42, Vishal Rai, 21, Sanju Rai, 30, Seva Ram Rai, 60, and Meena, 56. Police said all five belong to Firozabad but were residing in Shahberi in Gautam Buddh Nagar.
The recovery from the accused included large quantities of material presented as gold, along with cash and multiple mobile phones. Police also recovered an illegal knife.
Fake Gold and Cash Bundles Allegedly Used to Gain Trust
During interrogation, police said the group disclosed its alleged method of targeting victims. The accused would approach unsuspecting people and show them fake gold or bundles of cash with genuine currency notes placed on top.
Victims were allegedly persuaded to exchange their valuable jewellery after being convinced that the gold or cash being offered was genuine. Police said the method was used to gain the confidence of targets before the exchange was made.
A case has been registered under relevant legal provisions, and police have urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity immediately.
