NOIDA- In a dramatic raid in the bustling satellite city of Noida local police have exposed a sophisticated criminal operation that had been operating under the deceptive banner of the ‘International Police and Crime Investigation Bureau’. The carefully crafted scheme included a fully functional, albeit illegitimate, office in Sector-70, equipped with police equipment’s and staffed by individuals posing as law enforcement officials. The six individuals arrested in the operation are now facing serious charges related to fraud, forgery, and impersonating public servants. Authorities believe the scale of the scam could run into billions of rupees, with investigations ongoing to ascertain the full extent of their illegal activities.
A Web of Deceit: Forged Documents and Extortion
The raid on the fake headquarters yielded a staggering amount of incriminating evidence. Police recovered counterfeit documents bearing the seals and letterheads of six different Indian government ministries, including those related to defense, law enforcement, and immigration. Furthermore, authorities seized fake identity cards, stamps, visiting cards, and even police uniforms, all contributing to the illusion of legitimacy. Preliminary investigations indicate that the fake police force engaged in extortion, conducting bogus raids and seizing assets from unsuspecting victims. They also allegedly offered fraudulent employment opportunities within their non-existent organization, swindling money from desperate job seekers.
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Beyond Noida: A Shadow Police Station in West Bengal
The network of this fraudulent operation extends far beyond the confines of their Noida headquarters. Shockingly, investigations revealed the existence of a completely fabricated police station in the eastern state of West Bengal, also run by members of the same criminal syndicate. The accused reportedly confessed to operating the scam for approximately 12 years, during which they allegedly carried out fake raids, confiscated property, and even established bogus bank accounts to manage their ill-gotten gains.
Unraveling the Network and Seeking Justice
The Noida police are now working diligently to uncover the full network of individuals involved in this elaborate scam. The seventeen mobile phones, nine bank passbooks, and numerous identity and debit cards seized from the arrested individuals are being meticulously analyzed to trace their connections and identify potential accomplices. Authorities are also scrutinizing a website, www.intlpcrbin.org, which the fake organization used to promote itself and disseminate fabricated news reports, further strengthening their deceptive image. The police have urged the public to remain vigilant against such fraudulent schemes and to report any suspicious activities.