FAKE DOCUMENTS

Fake job offers in India or abroad: How to spot a fraudulent job offer, know the full list of authorised agents for foreign jobs

Fake job offers: India is such a country where millions of young people reside and many of them are searching for a job either within India or abroad. Younger people have aspirations and enthusiasm which fraudsters are using to dupe them with fake job offers. In the recent past many young Indians were taken abroad to work in scam jobs, etc.

SP leader Azam Khan's wife released from jail after getting bail in fake birth certificate case

Tazeen Fatima, wife of Samajwadi Party leader Mohd Azam Khan, was on Wednesday released from Rampur district jail after getting bail from the Allahabad High Court last week. The Allahabad High Court had on May 24 granted bail to Azam Khan, his wife Fatima and son Abdullah Azam Khan in the fake birth certificate case.

NIA conducts raids in multiple states, 5 held for human trafficking, cyber fraud

The NIA arrested five individuals in a human trafficking and cyber fraud syndicate after conducting extensive searches across Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, and Chandigarh. The accused were involved in luring and trafficking Indian youth to foreign countries under false promises of employment. Documents, digital devices, passports, and other incriminating materials were seized.

Fake notice from Income Tax Department: Know how to spot a sham notice sent by a scamster

Income tax notice: There have been some instances of people receiving a fake income tax. Save yourself from this scam and learn how to spot a fake income tax notice. For example: a real income tax notice will never have a payment link inside it. Read here to know more about real income tax notices.

SP leader Azam Khan, family granted bail in fake birth certificate case

Allahabad High Court grants bail to Azam Khan, wife, and son in the forgery case. Azam Khan's sentence is stayed, but they remain in jail. Azam Khan is in Sitapur Jail, Abdullah Azam is in Hardoi jail, and Tazeen Fatima is in Rampur jail.

DoT asks telcos to reverify 6.8 lakh suspect mobile connections

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is initiating a re-verification process for approximately 6.8 lakh mobile connections suspected of being obtained through forged documents. These connections, flagged by advanced AI-driven analysis, are believed to have used fake or invalid proof of identity and address documents. Telcos have been directed to complete the re-verification within 60 days, with failure resulting in disconnection.

Man files ITR, finds company with Rs 9 crore turnover opened in his name

Chandan Soni, a resident of Gwalior, discovered that his personal details – PAN card and Aadhaar card – had been misused to create a fraudulent GST number and a fake company in his name. This company, "MG SALES", even showed a fabricated turnover exceeding Rs 9 crore. Now, the Delhi Police's Economic Offences Wing is investigating this identity theft and potential financial crime.

Amit Shah's fake video case: Congress' Arun Reddy in three days police custody, Party alleges misuse of power

After the IFSO unit of the Delhi Police arrested him late on Friday night, he was produced before the judge who sent him to 3-day custody. In the doctored video, the Union Home Minister is purportedly heard saying that the BJP stands against the reservations in the country. However, during his address at a public meeting in Congress-ruled Telangana, Shah said, "If the BJP forms the government here, we will withdraw the unconstitutional reservations to Muslims"

Delhi Police uncovers trafficking of Rohingyas from Myanmar to India & Russia

Delhi Police uncovered a racket involved in trafficking of Rohingyas from Myanmar through Bangladesh to various regions of India and other foreign nations. Two individuals, one of whom was an agent from Myanmar’s Rakhine, were apprehended in Hyderabad following the return of a Myanmar couple who had traveled to Russia using counterfeit Indian passports to New Delhi.

Misuse of PAN for fake HRA claims under I-T dept radar: What should landlord do in case of a fake claim?

Fake HRA Claims: If a tenant is using someone else's PAN to make a fake HRA claim, then without doubt the tenant would get into trouble, however the individual whose PAN was used as a landlord for this fake HRA claim would also get into trouble with the income tax department.

Delhi EWS Admission 2024-25: Registration for EWS begins on April 30, Important dates and eligibility Criteria

Delhi's Directorate of Education has announced the commencement of registration for EWS admission 2024-25 in private schools. The process starts on April 30 and ends on May 15, with a computerized lottery for seat allocation on May 20. Eligibility criteria include age requirements and residency, with specific documentation needed for application.

Rs 15,000 crore GST fraud: How a businessman cheated via 3,300 shell companies, 35 fake firms and electricity bills

Delhi-based businessman Tushar Gupta has been arrested in connection with a Rs 15,000 crore GST fraud exposed last year. Gupta was part of a syndicate that used fake documents to establish over 3,300 shell companies, generating e-way bills for transporting goods or services and claiming input tax credit (ITC).

Tax evasion of Rs 730 cr by TMT bar makers detected

All iron and steel items are subject to 18% GST. The Meerut unit of DGGI had received intelligence that several TMT bar makers were filing documents on behalf of non-existent companies naming them as suppliers and claiming input tax credit. The official quoted above said these companies outsourced the transportation of non-duty paid goods from the factory gate to many dealers and recipients, without paying any duty to the authorities.

Mukhtar Ansari gets life sentence in 36-year-old fake arms license case

Mukhtar Ansari, a notorious criminal-turned-politician, received a life sentence from the Varanasi court for charges including forgery and conspiracy to acquire a double-barrel gun license in 1986. This marks his eighth conviction since September 2022. Ansari, currently in Banda jail, faces a total of 61 criminal cases. Notably, he was sentenced to five-and-a-half years in December and 10 years in April 2023 for various offenses.

Valentine's Day Warning: Dear lovebirds, cybercriminals are waiting for you with love-themed websites

Check Point Research has reported a 39% increase in new domains with "Valentine" or "love," with 1 in 8 being malicious. Stay cautious of phishing emails and fake websites, and follow security measures to stay safe online.

DGGI cautioned taxpayers about fake summons

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued a cautionary advisory to taxpayers regarding fake summons sent by fraudsters. Taxpayers are urged to verify the authenticity of any summons received by checking the official CBIC website and reporting suspicious notices to the jurisdiction office immediately. This advisory comes after the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) observed instances of individuals sending fake summons to taxpayers, intending to commit fraud.

Who is Sanchayita Bhattacharjee, con artist behind fake cancer fundraiser

Sanchayita Ruth Lenin, previously known by a different identity, is embroiled in controversy. The saga involves false claims of being an orphaned adivasi vegan activist battling Stage-4 Cancer. Exposed by real-life friends on social media, Sanchayita orchestrated fundraisers, accumulating significant funds. The controversy deepened with a fabricated death announcement. Investigations unveiled forged medical reports and a web of deceit. Contrary to her narrative, Sanchayita is neither a vegan, an orphan, nor an Adivasi. The online community grapples with shock and disappointment as the truth emerges.

China cracks down on hundreds of millions of dollars of government investment scams

Public security agencies have solved a total of more than 260 cases this year and taken down 180 criminal groups related to fake national projects involving 1.5 billion yuan ($210 million) of funds from investors, the official Xinhua news agency reported.

Gujarat: 17 visa consultancy firms raided over document irregularity complaints

Several visa consultant firms were under the scanner after complaints were received that people going abroad, especially to the USA, Canada and Australia, were forced to return to India from airports abroad despite paying huge amounts to these consultancy firms to help procure visa, he said. Pandian said documents, including mark sheets of universities in other states, passports and copies of passports, stamps, computers, hard disks and Rs 5.5 lakh cash were among items that were seized during the raids.

Fake documents lead to 5.5 million phone numbers being shut off

The regulator has already issued a public advisory alerting citizens not to heed fraudulent calls threatening disconnections from companies, agencies and individuals masquerading as Trai. It had also warned that fake companies, agencies, and individuals were trying to trick the public into making Skype video calls to avoid disconnections.

Two held in Surat for forging documents like Aadhaar, PAN cards using website

Two individuals have been arrested in Surat, Gujarat for forging documents such as Aadhaar and PAN cards as well as voter IDs using a website. They accessed the government database illegally, forging around two lakh identity proof documents which were sold for prices ranging from Rs 15 to Rs 200 each.

Cab driver in Meerut uses brother's documents to obtain passport, study visa, held

The accused, Sachin Rana, used his brother Gautam's credentials to obtain a counterfeit passport and subsequently secured a study visa for Singapore. He returned early from Singapore six months later, due to a default in fee payment. In March 2022, Gautam realized that a passport had been issued under his name and reported the fraud.

700 Indian students in Canada face deportation as visa documents found to be fake