Fake ED Assistant Director Arrested in Mathura After Impersonating Officer for Two Years

Mathura Police have arrested a 25-year-old man who allegedly posed as an assistant director of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for two years, using a fake identity card and a car fitted with red and blue beacons to project himself as a government official. Police said the accused intended to use his false identity to intimidate local businessmen and extort money by threatening them with ED raids.

The accused, identified as Sachin Sharma, is a resident of Dheemarpada locality in Farah town of Mathura district. He was arrested on November 9 after visiting the office of the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) of the Refinery circle and introducing himself as an ED officer.

Police recovered a forged ED identity card, several personal documents, bank cards, mobile phones and a beacon-fitted car from his possession.

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How Did Police Identify the Fake ED Officer?

According to police, Sharma visited the DSP’s office and introduced himself as an assistant director of the Enforcement Directorate.

During their conversation, the officer questioned him about his appointment to the central agency.

Sharma reportedly claimed that he had appeared for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examination in 2023 and cleared the preliminary stage but failed to qualify for the mains examination.

He further claimed that he subsequently applied for the post of assistant director through the Pratibha portal and was selected.

The explanation raised suspicion, prompting the DSP to contact acquaintances serving in the ED to verify Sharma’s credentials.

The officials reportedly confirmed that no person by that name was employed with the agency.

A subsequent examination of Sharma’s identity card also revealed that it was fake, following which police took him into custody.

Accused Allegedly Planned to Extort Businessmen Using ED Raid Threats

During questioning, Sharma allegedly admitted that he had been impersonating an Enforcement Directorate officer for approximately two years.

According to police, he wanted to establish influence in the locality and develop a reputation as a senior central government official.

Investigators said his alleged plan was to use that reputation to intimidate businessmen by threatening them with ED investigations and raids before demanding money.

Police also found that Sharma had promoted his purported identity as an ED officer through his Facebook profile.

Mathura Superintendent of Police (City) Rajeev Kumar Singh said the accused had allegedly been deceiving people by presenting himself as an Enforcement Directorate official.

Police are investigating his activities during the period of impersonation and the allegations of cheating associated with his false identity.

Fake ED Identity Card, Beacon-Fitted Car and Documents Seized

Police recovered a fake Enforcement Directorate identity card, Aadhaar cards, a driving licence, a PAN card, another photo identity card and several bank cards from Sharma’s possession.

The seized items also included three mobile phones, a wallet and ₹2,025 in cash.

A car fitted with red and blue beacons was also taken into custody.

According to the detailed police account, investigators recovered three Aadhaar cards, four debit cards and three Visa cards. The police statement separately referred to two Aadhaar cards among the seized documents.

A case has been registered against Sharma, and police have initiated further legal proceedings.

SP City Rajeev Kumar Singh said the accused was being produced before the competent court, where investigators were seeking police remand for further questioning.

The investigation is continuing to establish the extent of the alleged impersonation and determine whether other individuals were involved.