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    Impersonating News

    ‘Mr Natwarlal’ held for cheating Delhi bizman of ₹1.6 lakh

    The accused, identified as Bhalinder Pal Singh, has allegedly used multiple identities (Photo for representation)
    Cities
    Published 44 days ago

    Two held for impersonating govt officials, extorting money from bizmen in Ludhiana

    Police recover Fortuner fitted with fake red beacon and Mahindra Thar; three members of gang at large. (HT FILE)
    Cities
    Published 62 days ago

    Duo posed as 49ers player to scam over 26 women for $1.3 million

    Representational.
    World News
    Updated 76 days ago

    How 5 men impersonated deceased owners in ₹2.29 crore land fraud in Navi Mumbai

    Police added that the arrests came after a five-month manhunt for the accused as they kept changing their phone numbers, identities and hideouts to evade the police.
    India News
    Published 102 days ago

    Bun-makkhan dispute exposes fake IPS demanding salutes

    According to the ACP, the first incident took place on June 13 night when a quarrel broke out between Shukla and a tea vendor, Viru Gupta, over payment for tea and bun-makkhan at a stall near Gol Market crossing. (Pic for representation)
    Cities
    Published 148 days ago

    Forged army ID, a dummy pistol, 2 bouncers: How 'fake Brigadier' tricked people

    The accused, Aryan Verma, was under the army radar for nearly two months after they received inputs about him being frequently seen wearing the ceremonial dress of a Brigadier and projecting himself as a high-ranking officer. (Sourced)
    India News
    Updated 152 days ago

    Rukmini Vasanth calls out fake AI-generated images, mulls legal action

    This is not the first time that Rukmini Vasanth has spoken out against online scams and the misuse of her identity.
    Entertainment
    Updated 173 days ago

    Ex-Cleanup Marshal Poses as BMC Official, Nabbed for ₹15,000 Extortion Bid in Juhu

    Ex-Cleanup Marshal Poses as BMC Official, Nabbed for <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>15,000 Extortion Bid in Juhu
    Cities
    Published 219 days ago

    4 held for posing as bank officials, targeting car owners in Delhi

    Police registered an FIR based on a complaint filed at a northeast Delhi police station. (Photo for representation)
    Cities
    Published 227 days ago

    UP: Man impersonates as IAS officer to marry woman; dupes bride's family of ₹15 lakh

    UP: Man impersonates as IAS officer to marry woman; dupes bride's family of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>15 lakh
    Cities
    Published 233 days ago

    Man held for posing as Punjab health minister, threatening officials in Amritsar

    The Amritsar commissionerate police have arrested a man for allegedly impersonating Punjab health minister Dr Balbir Singh to exert unlawful pressure on government staff, police said .
    Cities
    Published 281 days ago

    Gurugram: Lawyer held for impersonating dead man to sell his land for ₹46L

    The suspect, Naveen Rana.
    Cities
    Published 328 days ago

    Fake RAW ‘officer’ held for fraud, money laundering in UP; fooled judge wife

    Sunit Kumar allegedly used his fabricated designations to secure more than 17 rental flats over the past 18 months.
    India News
    Updated 357 days ago

    Man held for impersonating IPS officer

    Accordingly, they visited the income tax, DCP Lakshar, Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), and Pune city police commissionerate offices. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
    Cities
    Published 374 days ago

    Father of IAS officer loses ₹58 lakh in digital arrest in Mohali

    Police said notices were issued to the banks concerned under Section 94 of the BNSS, following which account details and KYC documents were obtained. (iStock)
    Cities
    Published 435 days ago

    A routine check and a toy gun shatter man's 2-year run as a fake cop in Delhi

    Man named Lakhpat Singh Negi was arrested for pretending to be a Delhi Police sub-inspector, officials said on Wednesday.
    India News
    Published 456 days ago

    Man posing as IAS officer held for duping job seekers in Gurugram

    The accused was booked under relevant sections for charges of impersonation, cheating, and possession of forged documents, and will be produced before a court on Friday. (File photo)
    Cities
    Published 458 days ago

    Rewari man arrested for posing as AAP leader Manish Sisodia’s aide

    Patiala senior superintendent of police Varun Sharma said the accused had used a mobile number previously owned by Manish Sisodia in an attempt to gain trust and influence within political circles.
    Cities
    Published 490 days ago

    Fake cop cons shopkeepers right outside police HQ

    (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
    Cities
    Published 491 days ago

    YouTuber poses as cop, dupes her of ₹19 lakhs; arrested

    In November last year, the accused asked the woman for monetary help for medical treatment.
    Cities
    Updated 514 days ago

    US probes effort to impersonate White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles

    The incident affected her personal phone, not her government phone.
    World News
    Published 531 days ago

    2 nabbed for posing as CBI to extort ₹22L from Faridabad man

    According to police, an FIR was filed at the Cybercrime (Central) police station on October 23 under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and IT Act. (File Photo)
    Cities
    Published 540 days ago

    Sandra Bullock warns fans about imposters posing as the actor on social media

    Sandra Bullock released a statement warning people about scams coming from social media accounts impersonating her.
    Htcity
    Published 646 days ago

    Jammu and Kashmir: Police nab fraudster posing as govt official

    Police asked people not fall prey to any individual claiming to have influence with law enforcement authorities, and anyone making such claim should be immediately reported to the nearest police station (HT File)
    Cities
    Updated 673 days ago

    Cops book man for impersonating Reddy aide, swindling ₹10.4 lakh

    According to the complaint filed by KB Rajesh, the manager of Sangeetha Mobile Private Limited in Banashankari Phase 2, the fraudster claimed to be K Nageshwara Reddy and sought sponsorship for a cricketer, Ricky Bhuvi, purportedly affiliated with the Andhra Pradesh Cricket Association. (Representational image)
    India News
    Updated 681 days ago

    Man booked in Lucknow for posing as IAS officer, threatening girl to marry him

    The accused, Deepak Kumar, is yet to be arrested by the police.
    India News
    Published 710 days ago

    Conmen dupe businessman of ₹45,000 via fake Facebook profile of Bhopal top cop

    The accused allegedly curated fake profiles using the name and image of Bhopal Police Commissioner. (File)
    India News
    Published 733 days ago

    26-year-old arrested for impersonating BJP leader Ashish Shelar’s PA

    HT Image
    Cities
    Updated 808 days ago

    Ludhiana: ‘Fake’ cop held for robbing auto driver

    The Division Number 5 police arrested a man for allegedly robbing an auto driver of two debit cards, <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>6,000 and other documents at knife-point by posing as a cop, officials said on Saturday. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 810 days ago

    3 held for impersonating BSES officials, cheating people in Delhi

    The matter came to light after a businessman from the Maharani Bagh area made a PCR call on July 10 alleging that three BSES officials took <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>12 lakh from him. (Representative image)
    Cities
    Updated 850 days ago
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