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Hans India
a day ago
- Hans India
Education Fraudster Caught At Airport While Fleeing To Thailand
Pune's Crime Branch successfully apprehended a Bihar-based education counselor on Thursday for orchestrating an elaborate online fraud scheme that exploited students seeking college admissions. The suspect had been using the stolen identity of a prestigious Pune educational institution to deceive prospective students with false admission guarantees. Kunal Kumar, the primary accused in the case, was captured at Kolkata airport along with his wife as they attempted to flee the country on a flight bound for Thailand. Authorities had previously issued a lookout notice to prevent his international departure, and intelligence information led to their timely interception before boarding their escape flight. Senior Inspector Ulhas Kadam from the Anti-Narcotics Cell confirmed that Kumar was immediately transported to Pune for detailed interrogation and legal proceedings following his detention at the airport. The fraudulent operation involved Kumar creating deceptive online advertisements that illegally used the name, official website design, logo, and promotional images of a well-established Pune-based educational institution. Through these fake advertisements, he enticed students with false assurances of securing admissions to various academic programs in return for monetary payments. The scam was exposed when the legitimate educational institution discovered the unauthorized misuse of their institutional identity and branding materials. This discovery prompted them to file formal cheating charges against Kumar and two additional accomplices at Deccan Gymkhana Police Station on April 2, 2024. Following the initial complaint, investigative teams conducted extensive manhunt operations spanning multiple states including Maharashtra, Haryana, and Delhi in their pursuit of the suspects. Kumar successfully evaded capture for several months by continuously relocating across state boundaries and maintaining a low profile. The investigation also uncovered Kumar's involvement in an earlier cybercrime case that was registered with Pune Cyber Crime Police in 2021. Despite his anticipatory bail application being rejected by the sessions court, he had failed to surrender to authorities as required, demonstrating a pattern of evading legal accountability. This arrest highlights the increasing sophistication of education-related fraud schemes that specifically target vulnerable students and families desperately seeking legitimate admission opportunities. The case demonstrates how criminals exploit the desperation of students and parents by impersonating reputable institutions and making false promises about guaranteed admissions in exchange for substantial fees. The multi-state investigation required significant coordination between different police departments and showcases the determination of law enforcement agencies to pursue fraudsters who attempt to escape justice by crossing state and national boundaries. Kumar's attempt to flee to Thailand indicates the international scope that such fraud operations can potentially reach if not intercepted in time.
Hans India
a day ago
- Hans India
Bihar Education Counselor Nabbed At Kolkata Airport For Fraudulent College Admission Scam
The Crime Branch of Pune Police successfully apprehended a Bihar-based education counselor on Thursday for orchestrating an elaborate online admission fraud scheme. The suspect had been impersonating a prestigious Pune educational institution through unauthorized use of their official branding materials. Kunal Kumar, the primary accused in the case, was detained at Kolkata airport alongside his spouse as they attempted to board an international flight to Thailand. Law enforcement had previously issued a lookout circular to prevent his departure from the country, and acting on intelligence inputs, authorities intercepted the couple before their planned escape. Senior Inspector Ulhas Kadam from the Anti-Narcotics Cell confirmed that Kumar was subsequently transported to Pune for comprehensive questioning and legal proceedings. Investigation findings revealed that Kumar had established a sophisticated online operation designed to exploit prospective students. He created fraudulent advertisements promising guaranteed admissions to various academic programs in exchange for monetary payments. The scheme involved unauthorized replication of legitimate institutional identities, including official logos, website designs, and promotional imagery. The fraudulent activity was exposed when the targeted educational institute discovered the misuse of their institutional credentials and branding. This discovery prompted them to file formal cheating charges against Kumar and two additional co-conspirators at Deccan Gymkhana Police Station in April 2024. Following the initial complaint, police teams conducted extensive search operations across multiple states including Maharashtra, Haryana, and Delhi in their efforts to locate the suspects. Kumar managed to evade capture for an extended period by continuously relocating across state boundaries. Further investigation uncovered Kumar's involvement in a separate cybercrime case filed with Pune Cyber Crime Police in 2021. Despite his anticipatory bail application being denied by the sessions court, he had failed to surrender to authorities, adding to his list of legal violations. The arrest highlights the growing concern over education-related fraud schemes that target vulnerable students and their families seeking legitimate admission opportunities.
India Today
a day ago
- India Today
Pune police arrests Bihar education counsellor for fake admission advertisement
Crime Branch of Pune Police on Thursday arrested an education counsellor from Bihar for publishing a fake online admission advertisement the name, website, logo and image of a reputed Pune-based educational institute. According to the police, they had issued a look-out notice against Kunal Kumar, the accused, to prevent him from leaving the country. He and his wife were intercepted at Kolkata airport on the basis of a tip-off, while they were preparing to board a flight to to senior inspector Ulhas Kadam of the Anti-Narcotics Cell, he was detained and brought to Pune for further investigation. Police investigations revealed that Kunal kumar had posted misleading advertisements online, luring students with false promises of securing admission to various courses in exchange for money. The fraud came to light when the affected institute noticed the unauthorized use of its identity and registered a case of cheating against Kumar and two of his accomplices at Deccan Gymkhana Police Station on April 2, 2024. As investigations proceeded, a police team carried out searches across Maharashtra, Haryana and Delhi to trace the accused. However, he evaded arrest by frequently changing inquiries revealed that Kunal kumar is also wanted in a cyber fraud case registered with Pune Cyber Crime Police in 2021. His anticipatory bail had been rejected by the sessions court, but he failed to Watch
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Time of India
After Operation Sindoor, IAF man on way home falls off train, dies
PATNA: A 27-year-old IAF jawan, Kunal Kumar, from Bihar's Khagaria district, was called back to work on May 11 - within days of his marriage - amid Operation Sindoor. With tension easing, Kumar was granted leave last week. His happiness, though, was shortlived as he fell while trying to get off Guwahati-Jammu Tawi Amarnath Express as it slowed at Gauchhari station, and died on the spot on Thursday.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
IAF jawan on way back home falls of train, dies in Khagaria
Patna: Indian Air Force (IAF) jawan Kunal Kumar (27), who hailed from Khagaria district, had to join duty on May 11 amid Operation Sindoor, barely four days after he got married on May 7 as his leave got cancelled. Now as the tension eased, he couldn't wait to meet his new wife and family with stories of Indian valour, and applied for leave, which was granted too. But destiny had something else in store. The man, for whom sky was the limit, fell down while alighting Guwahati-Jammu Tawi Amarnath Express as it slowed at Gauchhari railway station, and died on the spot on Thursday, barely a few hours before he could reach home at Gauchhari Khatha Nagar Parishad under Gogri police station. Kunal was travelling back home from New Jalpaiguri, the nearest railway station to the Bagdogra camp in West Bengal, where he was stationed. He knew that the Guwahati-Jammu Tawi Amarnath Express did not have a stoppage at Gauchhari railway station, his destination. But an excited Kunal tried to get down from the train when its speed slowed while passing by platform number 1 of Gauchhari railway station in Barauni-Katihar railway section. Gauchhari railway station GRP in charge, Dhananjay Kumar, said the police were investigating the incident after sending the body for postmortem to the sadar hospital. "The train does not stop at Gauchhari railway station. The accident took place probably when the train might have slowed and he tried to get down," he told reporters. According to media reports, his wife Kavita fainted on hearing the news of his death. His father, Ramvilas Sah, fumbled for words on the loss of his only son, who had many dreams to serve the country.
