Aurangabad: Bihar Police have arrested a man accused of posing as a Collectorate employee and allegedly cheating people by promising to help them obtain arms licences and purchase weapons. The accused was arrested near the main gate of the Aurangabad Collectorate. He has been identified as Naveen Kumar alias Baba, a resident of Singhani village under Goh police station. According to police, the investigation into one complaint has revealed indications that several other people may also have been targeted through a similar modus operandi.
According to police, Ramakant Kumar, a resident of Muradpur village under Fesar police station, submitted a written complaint to the Cyber Police Station on August 13, 2026. He alleged that Naveen Kumar introduced himself as a Collectorate staff member and assured him that he could arrange an arms licence and facilitate the purchase of a weapon. The accused allegedly collected around ₹5.50 lakh from the complainant through PhonePe and bank transactions.
Accused allegedly used fake government identity
Following the complaint, police registered a case at the Cyber Police Station under Case No. 34/26. Considering the seriousness of the allegations, a special team was formed on the directions of senior police officials to trace and arrest the accused.
The team used technical analysis and intelligence inputs to track Naveen Kumar’s movements. Police subsequently received information that he was present in the vicinity of the Collectorate premises. A team reached the location and arrested him near the main gate.
Police said the accused was questioned following his arrest and claimed that he admitted to the allegations during interrogation. However, the allegations and the police version remain subject to further investigation and judicial scrutiny.
Suspected ₹2 crore fraud involving several people
During the investigation, police reportedly received information that Naveen Kumar may have allegedly cheated several other people in Aurangabad using similar promises. Preliminary information suggests that the total amount involved in such alleged transactions could be close to ₹2 crore.
Investigators are now trying to identify other potential victims and determine how the accused approached them. Police are examining whether he specifically targeted people seeking arms licences or also used the identity of a government employee to offer assistance in other official matters.
The investigation is also examining the mobile numbers, bank accounts and digital payment platforms allegedly used to collect money. Transaction records are being analysed to trace the movement of the funds and determine whether the money was transferred to other accounts after being received from victims.
Probe into alleged misuse of government identity
A key part of the investigation is determining how Naveen Kumar allegedly presented himself as a Collectorate employee. Police are examining whether he used any fake identity card, government document, designation or other material to convince victims that he had access to the official system.
Investigators are also checking whether the alleged arms licence fraud was carried out independently or whether other individuals were involved. If the probe establishes the involvement of additional people, police may initiate further legal action against them.
Police said the accused also has a previous criminal record. A case was registered against him at Barun police station in 2024. Investigators are examining whether there is any connection between the earlier case and the allegations in the present investigation.
Sent to judicial custody
After his arrest, Naveen Kumar was produced before a court and sent to judicial custody. Police are now working to establish the number of people allegedly cheated, the total amount involved and how the money was used.
Investigators are also examining documents, digital records and transaction details that may have been used to establish credibility with prospective victims. The probe will determine whether the accused operated alone or had assistance from others.
Police are continuing to investigate the alleged fraud and the misuse of a government identity. The focus is currently on tracing the money trail, identifying additional victims, verifying the documents allegedly used by the accused and determining whether a larger network was involved in cheating people in the name of arms licences and other official services.
