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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)
lucknow news
Published on Jun 17, 2026 05:04 am IST

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 on Jun 13, 2026 07:26 pm IST

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.
others
Updated on May 23, 2026 01:36 pm IST

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

Ex-Cleanup Marshal Poses as BMC Official, Nabbed for ₹15,000 Extortion Bid in Juhu
mumbai news
Published on Apr 07, 2026 03:54 am IST

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)
delhi news
Published on Mar 30, 2026 04:42 am IST

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 ₹15 lakh
cities
Published on Mar 24, 2026 09:05 pm IST

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 .
chandigarh news
Published on Feb 04, 2026 06:46 am IST

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

The suspect, Naveen Rana.
gurugram news
Published on Dec 19, 2025 04:16 am IST

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 on Nov 20, 2025 06:18 am IST

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)
pune news
Published on Nov 03, 2025 03:54 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Sept 03, 2025 08:48 am IST

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 on Aug 13, 2025 05:06 pm IST

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)
gurugram news
Published on Aug 11, 2025 05:18 am IST

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.
chandigarh news
Published on Jul 10, 2025 08:18 am IST

Fake cop cons shopkeepers right outside police HQ

(Getty Images/iStockphoto)
mumbai news
Published on Jul 09, 2025 07:48 am IST

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.
mumbai news
Updated on Jun 16, 2025 09:40 am IST

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 on May 30, 2025 07:10 am IST

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)
gurugram news
Published on May 21, 2025 06:39 am IST

Indian police arrest 'fake doctor' linked to seven deaths

Indian police arrest 'fake doctor' linked to seven deaths
india news
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 02:58 pm IST

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.
cinema
Published on Feb 04, 2025 12:55 pm IST

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)
chandigarh news
Updated on Jan 08, 2025 06:30 am IST

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 on Dec 31, 2024 11:06 pm IST

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 on Dec 02, 2024 07:51 pm IST

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 on Nov 09, 2024 08:00 pm IST

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

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mumbai news
Updated on Aug 26, 2024 10:52 am IST

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, ₹6,000 and other documents at knife-point by posing as a cop, officials said on Saturday. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Published on Aug 24, 2024 10:37 pm IST

Delhi court denies bail to man accused of impersonating former ASG to cheat bank

Delhi court denies bail to man accused of impersonating former ASG to cheat bank
india news
Published on Jul 29, 2024 06:38 pm IST

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 ₹12 lakh from him. (Representative image)
delhi news
Updated on Jul 15, 2024 05:08 am IST

Gurugram man booked for impersonating cop, extorting money from sweet shop owners

The complaint in this case was filed by Sachin Saini, the owner of a sweet shop in Sadar Bazaar, police said. (Representational image)
gurugram news
Updated on May 09, 2024 06:08 am IST

Rajasthan: School teacher held for impersonating 6 govt employees in exams

Transaction of an amount between ₹4,50,000- ₹5,00,000 took place between the main accused and the six candidates so far. (Representative file photo)
jaipur news
Published on Apr 03, 2024 04:03 pm IST
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