Ahmedabad, October 11 (Daily Kiran) : The Ahmedabad Crime Branch has arrested a man from Punjab who allegedly posed as a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). He deceived individuals by offering them discounted goods and job opportunities at the airport.
The suspect, identified as Azma A. Sikandar Mohammad Akhtar Kamboj, hails from Jamal Pura in Malerkotla, Punjab. He was apprehended on October 10 near the entrance of the Palika Market behind Sardar Bagh in Ahmedabad.
According to the Crime Branch, the accused was wearing a police force T-shirt and claimed to be a DSP in the CISF. Authorities recovered a fake identification card that falsely identified him as a DSP in the CISF.
A case has been registered at the Karanj police station under Section 204 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 2023.
During questioning, the suspect revealed that after completing his education in Malerkotla, he had worked as a daily wage laborer, mechanic, and in various other jobs. He allegedly collected money by promising to provide discounted items such as walnuts and kerosene from Kashmir, as well as iPhones and other goods from military canteens.
The Crime Branch reported that the accused admitted to failing to deliver the promised items and used the money for personal expenses. He reportedly received payments in cash and through online bank transfers. Investigators also discovered that he utilized bank accounts belonging to other individuals, a travel agency, and a petrol pump to receive funds.
Authorities are currently examining these accounts, transactions, and potential involvement of others.
The suspect allegedly claimed to work at the airport using the fake CISF identification card. He solicited money by promising jobs at the airport and offering discounted iPhones from Dubai, along with goods from military canteens.
Police stated that they are independently verifying the allegations and related complaints.
Additionally, the Crime Branch found that the suspect was wanted in a fraud and theft case under Sections 420, 380, and 201 of the IPC at the Majgaon police station in Jammu and Kashmir. This case is linked to Case Number 08/2022 in the Majgaon court. Authorities seized a fake identification card, a PAN card, an Aadhaar card (details withheld), ₹1,120 in cash, and a mobile phone worth ₹10,000, totaling ₹11,120 in seized items.
The investigation is ongoing to determine the number of victims and trace financial transactions, as well as to check for any complaints or cases against the suspect in other states.
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