New Delhi. The Economic Offences Wing of the Delhi Police has arrested Kushal Samir Mehta, who was wanted in cases involving alleged fraud and forgery through fake government documents. He was apprehended at Mumbai’s Borivali Railway Station in the early hours of October 1. According to police, two major cases registered in Delhi involve alleged forgery and fraud concerning more than ₹21 crore.
According to police, Mehta was wanted in connection with allegations that he prepared and supplied forged government documents. He allegedly used fake documents bearing the names of Union government ministries, courts and financial institutions to establish credibility with banks and other parties. Investigators are also examining the alleged network involved in preparing and distributing the forged documents.
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The first case relates to an FIR registered in 2022 on a complaint by the Ministry of Finance. Police said an attempt was allegedly made to secure the release of government payments worth around ₹18.62 crore using forged treasury documents and fake sanction letters. The proposed payments included ₹7.62 crore for Andy’s Creation and ₹11 crore for Essenzaa Nutrition Pvt. Ltd. The payments were stopped after internal verification revealed alleged discrepancies and fabrication in the documents.
Investigators allege that Mehta arranged and supplied forged documents to the concerned parties. These allegedly included fake Defence and Army supply orders. The documents were purportedly used to create an appearance of commercial credibility in dealings with banks and other entities.
The second case was registered in 2025 following a complaint by an Ahmedabad businessman. Mehta has been accused of allegedly defrauding the businessman of ₹3.12 crore by promising to use government contacts to facilitate official work and help recover certain funds. According to the complaint, Mehta allegedly showed forged documents carrying the names, seals and letterheads of various Union ministries, the Prime Minister’s Office, courts and banking institutions to gain the complainant’s confidence.
According to police, Mehta repeatedly failed to appear despite court summons and warrants in the 2022 case. The Economic Offences Wing subsequently began tracking his movements through technical surveillance and analysis of phone records and location data. His movements were traced to several locations in Gujarat, including Palitana, Ahmedabad and Vadodara. Investigators later learned that he had boarded a train for Mumbai.
The Delhi Police team then coordinated with the Railway Protection Force and local railway police to track him. When train number 12928 arrived at Borivali station in the early hours of October 1, the team intercepted and arrested Mehta. He was subsequently brought to Delhi on transit remand. A local court granted police four days of custody for detailed interrogation.
Police said Mehta is also allegedly linked to at least two other active forgery cases registered in Mumbai. Those cases are being examined as part of the investigation. Investigators are now trying to determine how many people were involved in preparing and distributing forged government documents, seals and letterheads.
The probe is also focused on identifying the alleged network behind the documents and determining its modus operandi. Investigators are examining relevant documents, contacts and financial transactions to establish the extent of the alleged fraud and the involvement of other persons.
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.
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