Hyderabad, 8 July
Mirchowk Police Bust Fake Certificate Racket in Hyderabad
In a significant breakthrough against document fraud, Mirchowk Police Arrest Accused in Fake Certificate Racket after apprehending a 38-year-old man allegedly involved in the illegal sale of forged educational certificates to job seekers planning to work abroad.
The accused, identified as Abdul Rashed Khan, a resident of Chandrayangutta, was arrested on Wednesday, July 8, during a police operation at Etebar Chowk in Hyderabad. During the raid, police recovered 15 forged educational certificates along with a mobile phone, which has been seized as part of the investigation.
The operation was carried out following specific intelligence inputs about the accused’s alleged involvement in preparing and distributing fake educational documents.
Police Seize 15 Forged Educational Certificates
According to police officials, Mirchowk Police Arrest Accused in Fake Certificate Racket after acting on credible information regarding the circulation of fraudulent academic certificates in the city.
During the search, officers recovered 15 fake educational certificates, which are believed to have been prepared for individuals seeking employment opportunities overseas. Mirchowk Police Bust Fake Certificate Racket in Hyderabad.
The recovered documents will undergo forensic examination as investigators work to identify the institutions whose names may have been misused in the forgery.
Fake Certificates Allegedly Sold to Overseas Job Seekers
Preliminary investigation revealed that the accused was allegedly operating a network that supplied forged educational certificates to people intending to secure jobs in foreign countries.
Police suspect the racket targeted job aspirants who lacked the required educational qualifications and were willing to purchase fake certificates to improve their chances of obtaining overseas employment.
Officials alleged that the accused earned illegal financial gains by selling forged academic documents to clients.
Investigators are now examining financial transactions, communication records, and digital evidence to determine the scale of the operation and identify other individuals who may have been involved.
Case Registered Under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
Police have registered a case against the accused under the relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) relating to forgery, cheating, and other applicable offences.
Officials said the investigation is continuing to establish the full extent of the racket, including whether additional forged documents were produced or circulated in other parts of Telangana or outside the state.
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Police said efforts are underway to trace and arrest other suspects believed to be part of the fake certificate network.
Investigators are also trying to identify beneficiaries who may have purchased forged educational certificates for employment or other purposes. Mirchowk Police Bust Fake Certificate Racket.
Authorities have warned the public against using or purchasing fake educational certificates, stating that such acts are punishable under law and can lead to criminal prosecution.
The police have urged citizens to verify the authenticity of educational documents through official channels and report any suspicious activities related to forged certificates.