Cyber Crime
Fake IAS Wife and Phony IPS Officers Arrested in Lucknow and Ghaziabad for Scamming and Intimidating the Public!
Two shocking fraud cases have rocked Lucknow and Ghaziabad, involving smooth-talking con artists who used fake identities and high-profile connections to cheat unsuspecting victims out of crores. These revelations expose how charm, wealth, and influence can be weaponized to manipulate and deceive.
Lucknow: The ‘IAS Officer’s Fake Wife’ Who Scammed Rs 1.5 Crore
In Lucknow’s elite Bal Vihar Colony, Rashmi Singh, a woman with a luxurious lifestyle, conned at least ten women out of Rs 1.5 crore. Posing as the wife of an IAS officer, she hosted kitty parties, built friendships, and earned trust with her sophistication and generosity.
Victims described how Rashmi lured them with promises of high returns from mutual funds and property investments. She further manipulated them with emotional pleas, claiming the money was needed for medical emergencies. Over time, she demanded cash payments, took blank cheques, and even held property papers as “guarantees.”
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When the women sought their money back, Rashmi flipped the narrative, threatening to frame them in false cases or commit suicide to implicate them. The truth unraveled when the victims approached the police, leading to an FIR under multiple sections for fraud, criminal breach of trust, and intimidation. Investigations are ongoing, but her deceit has left a trail of financial and emotional devastation.
Ghaziabad: Fake IPS Officer Tries to Manipulate Cops
In a parallel scandal, 68-year-old Anil Katiyal from Delhi’s Greater Kailash was arrested for impersonating a retired IPS officer. Katiyal, along with his associate Vinod Kapoor, attempted to sway police officers in a cheating case registered against Kapoor in Ghaziabad.
Katiyal claimed to be a 1979-batch IPS officer with connections to top bureaucrats and even posed as an advisor to the Ministry of Home Affairs. Using his fake credentials, he met senior police officials and tried to pressure them into favoring Kapoor.
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Police became suspicious when Katiyal insisted on taking photos with high-ranking officers and demonstrated unusual eagerness. Upon verification, his entire story crumbled. Evidence retrieved from his phone revealed that he had used similar tactics to manipulate officials in Delhi, Haryana, and the excise department. Both Katiyal and Kapoor are now in custody, charged with impersonation, cheating, and obstructing justice.
A Wake-Up Call for All
These cases are a stark reminder that fraudsters can come in all forms, even those wrapped in luxury and influence. They prey on trust, manipulating relationships and exploiting vulnerabilities.
Protect Yourself: Be cautious with personal information, verify identities before engaging in financial transactions, and report suspicious behavior.