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The Hindu
2 days ago
- The Hindu
Noida Police bust fake international police, crime investigation bureau office; 6 arrested
Six men were arrested in Noida on Sunday (August 10, 2025) for allegedly misleading people through a fake office and by posing as members of international police and various other organisations, officials said. According to police, the accused are residents of West Bengal. They pretended to be government officials as well and influenced locals with the logo of the office. They had rented an office recently in sector 70 in Central Noida. The racket was busted and six people were arrested, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central Noida) Shakti Mohan Awasthy said. 'They used to extort money from people by showing fake documents and logos. They also pretended to be government officials to impress people,' the officer added. 'The arrested accused made a rent agreement on June 4 and were operating the office for the last 15 days. They also had a website — — and took donations. Further investigation is on,' he said. The accused have been identified as Vibhash Chandra Adhikari (27), an arts graduate; Aragya Adhikari (26), a law graduate; Pintu Pal (27); Samapdal (25); Babul Chandra Mandal (27); and Ashish Kumar (57) — all Class-12 pass. While the first four are residents of West Bengal's Birbhum district, Mandal and Kumar are residents of 24 Parganas and Kolkata, respectively, police said. Police have seized nine mobile phones, 17 stamp seals, six cheque books, nine identity cards, a PAN card, a voter card, six ATM cards, three types of visiting cards, certificates recognised by ministries and a CPU. Four boards of the 'International Police and Crime Investigation Bureau', ₹42,300 in cash and other documents were also seized from the possession of the accused. A case has been registered under the relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Information Technology Act and Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act at the Phase 3 police station in Central Noida.
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- New Straits Times
Man nabbed for flying Jalur Gemilang upside-down out on bail
GEORGE TOWN: A 59-year-old man arrested for flying the national flag upside-down has been released on bail. Police have recorded the man's statement and those of nine other people, said Seberang Perai Utara police chief Assistant Commissioner Anuar Abd Rahman. He said police submitted the investigation paper to the Public Prosecutor's Office today. Anuar said this after a handover ceremony between the acting and new Penang police chief. The man was arrested yesterday after 16 police reports were lodged over the incident. The case is being investigated under Section 5 of the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act, and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act.
NDTV
3 days ago
- NDTV
6 Men Pose As 'International Cops', Rent Office To Dupe People In Noida
Noida: Six men were arrested in Noida on Sunday for allegedly misleading people through a fake office and by posing as members of international police and various other organisations, officials said. According to police, the accused are residents of West Bengal. They pretended to be government officials as well and influenced locals with the logo of the office. They had rented an office recently in sector 70 in Central Noida. The racket was busted and six people were arrested, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central Noida) Shakti Mohan Awasthy said. थाना फेस-3:- संगठित रूप में INTERNATIONAL POLICE & CRIME INVESTIGATION BUREAU के नाम से लोगो को भ्रमित करने के लिए फर्जी ऑफिस बनाकर सरकारी पदाधिकारी का झूठा दिखावा करके व पुलिस जैसा रंग व LOGO लगाकर आम जनता को प्रभाव मे लेकर धोखाधड़ी कर पैसा ऐंठने वाले 06 अभियुक्त गिरफ्तार। — POLICE COMMISSIONERATE GAUTAM BUDDH NAGAR (@noidapolice) August 10, 2025 "They used to extort money from people by showing fake documents and logos. They also pretended as government officials to impress people," the officer added. "The arrested accused made a rent agreement on June 4 and were operating the office for the last 15 days. They also had a website -- -- and took donations. Further investigation is on," he said. Uttar Pradesh: Noida police busted a fake International Police and IB office, arresting six accused running a parallel police setup. They charged hefty fees, operated across states including West Bengal, and possessed fake ministry IDs and certificates. The office opened two… — IANS (@ians_india) August 10, 2025 The accused have been identified as Vibhash Chandra Adhikari (27), an arts graduate, Aragya Adhikari (26), a law graduate, Pintu Pal (27), Samapdal (25), Babul Chandra Mandal (27), Ashish Kumar (57) -- all Class-12 pass. While the first four are residents of West Bengal's Birbhum district, Mandal and Kumar are residents of 24 Parganas and Kolkata respectively, police said. Police have seized nine mobile phones, 17 stamp seals, six cheque books, nine identity cards, a PAN card, a voter card, six ATM cards, three types of visiting cards, certificates recognised by ministries and a CPU. Four boards of the "International Police and Crime Investigation Bureau", Rs 42,300 in cash and other documents were also seized from the possession of the accused. A case has been registered under the relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Information Technology Act and Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act at the Phase 3 police station in Central Noida.
Economic Times
3 days ago
- Economic Times
After Embassy scam, a fake ‘International Police' station busted in Noida; Here's how six men used fake seals, IDs to collect donations
Synopsis In Noida, police arrested six individuals from West Bengal. They operated a fraudulent office in Sector 70. The group impersonated international police and government officials. They extorted money using fake documents and logos. Authorities seized mobile phones, seals, cheque books, and cash. A case has been registered against them under relevant laws. Further investigation is underway to uncover more details. TIL Creatives Six men from West Bengal were arrested in Noida on Sunday for allegedly running a fake office and posing as members of the international police and other organisations, officials said. According to police, the accused also pretended to be government officials and used an office logo to influence locals. They had recently rented premises in Sector 70, Central Noida, to operate their racket. The fraud came to light following a police investigation, leading to the arrest of all six suspects, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central Noida) Shakti Mohan Awasthy said."They used to extort money from people by showing fake documents and logos. They also pretended as government officials to impress people," the officer added. "The arrested accused made a rent agreement on June 4 and were operating the office for the last 15 days. They also had a website -- -- and took donations. Further investigation is on," he said. The accused have been identified as Vibhash Chandra Adhikari (27), an arts graduate, Aragya Adhikari (26), a law graduate, Pintu Pal (27), Samapdal (25), Babul Chandra Mandal (27), Ashish Kumar (57) -- all Class-12 pass. While the first four are residents of West Bengal's Birbhum district, Mandal and Kumar are residents of 24 Parganas and Kolkata respectively, police said. Police have seized nine mobile phones, 17 stamp seals, six cheque books, nine identity cards, a PAN card, a voter card, six ATM cards, three types of visiting cards, certificates recognised by ministries and a CPU. Four boards of the "International Police and Crime Investigation Bureau", Rs 42,300 in cash and other documents were also seized from the possession of the accused. A case has been registered under the relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Information Technology Act and Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act at the Phase 3 police station in Central Noida.
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Indian Express
Interpol link, logo bearing similarity to govt insignia: How 6 Bengal men ran fake police station in Noida
Less than a month after a 'fake embassy' was busted in Ghaziabad, another bizarre case has come into light in Noida. A fake police station was being operated in the city to allegedly extort money from people, officers said Sunday. The Noida Police has arrested six men who had allegedly set up the International Police & Crime Investigation Bureau, the fake law enforcement office. The accused have been identified as Bibhash Chandra Adhikari, Aragya Adhikari, Babul Chandra Mandal, Pintu Pal, Samapadmal, and Ashish Kumar. Their educational backgrounds range from below Class 12 to graduates in law and arts. All six are originally from different districts of West Bengal and were living together in the rented office premises. On June 4, according to the police, the accused rented the premises in Sector 70. Within a week, they put up boards carrying a logo and colours resembling the insignia of the central forces. The gang allegedly claimed links with Interpol, and the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC), and said they worked on 'international crimes and criminals.' They also claimed to have an office in the United Kingdom. 'They were projecting themselves as a parallel police organisation and promising to get official work done. The logo they used was similar to a government police insignia, but no copyright or trademark existed for it,' said Shakti Mohan Avasthy, DCP (Central). The group allegedly forged certificates in the name of various ministries, including Tribal Affairs, and Social Justice, to appear legitimate. They also maintained a website, where they would display these certificates and collect 'donations'. During the raid late on August 10, police recovered nine mobile phones, 17 stamp seals, six cheque books, nine ID cards, four boards bearing the bureau's name, multiple visiting cards, forged ministry certificates, a CPU, and Rs 42,300 in cash. Police also seized press ID cards, purported IDs of the IHRC, among other paraphernalia. An FIR has been registered at Phase 3 police station under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita relating to impersonation, forgery, and cheating, as well as provisions of the IT Act and the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950.
