A Uttar Pradesh Police constable who had allegedly been absconding for nearly two years was arrested at Delhi airport after returning from Dubai in connection with an alleged bank loan fraud involving forged documents and loans worth about ₹39.70 lakh.
The accused, identified as 33-year-old Nitish Kumar Yadav, is a resident of Jogur village in the Bhatparrani area of Deoria. He was recruited into the Provincial Armed Constabulary in 2019 and was first posted with the 20th Battalion PAC in Azamgarh. In 2023, he was transferred to the Armed Police and posted at Maharajganj Police Line.
Police said a fraud case later emerged against him in connection with Bank of Baroda. After the case was registered, he allegedly absconded and went abroad.
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Fake Police Documents Allegedly Used to Secure Loans
According to Cantt police, Nitish allegedly misused an arrangement between Uttar Pradesh Police and Bank of Baroda to obtain loans using forged documents.
Investigators alleged that fake police identity cards, salary slips, Form 16 documents, bank statements and employee verification reports were prepared as part of the scheme. Savings accounts were allegedly opened in the names of criminals and history-sheeters, after which personal loans were obtained.
Police said Nitish allegedly secured loans of ₹5 lakh from the Medical College Road branch, ₹23 lakh from the Golghar main branch and ₹11.70 lakh from the Betiahata branch.
The total value of the alleged fake loans detected from the three branches is around ₹39.70 lakh.
Investigators are also examining whether other people were involved in the alleged fraud and whether additional forged documents or loan transactions were created using a similar method.
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A case was initially registered against Nitish at Kotwali police station in Maharajganj following a complaint by Ashish Singh, deputy regional head of Bank of Baroda.
As the matter was connected with Gorakhpur, the case was subsequently transferred to Cantt police station. Police registered the case under provisions relating to cheating, forgery and the use of forged documents.
After Nitish allegedly absconded, police announced a reward of ₹25,000 for information leading to his arrest.
A lookout notice was also issued after investigators received information that he had fled abroad.
The notice ultimately led to his detention when he arrived at Delhi airport from Dubai. Airport security personnel detained him and informed Gorakhpur police.
Accused Sent to Jail, Other Forgery Cases Under Probe
A team from Cantt police station brought Nitish to Gorakhpur on transit remand and produced him before a court on Monday, after which he was sent to jail.
Superintendent of Police (City) Nimish Patil said the constable had been absconding for about two years and was arrested immediately after returning to India.
Police are continuing to investigate his alleged involvement in other forgery-related cases.
The probe is also expected to examine the full role of the forged employment and banking documents, the manner in which the loans were sanctioned and whether other individuals helped facilitate the alleged scheme.
About the author — Suvedita Nath is a science student with a growing interest in cybercrime and digital safety. She writes on online activity, cyber threats, and technology-driven risks. Her work focuses on clarity, accuracy, and public awareness.
