Another fake IAS officer caught for fraud in Ahmedabad
Updated: Nov 24th, 2024
Fake IAS officer Mehul Shah |
A man posing as an IAS officer in Ahmedabad has been arrested for duping many by promising government jobs and misusing rented vehicles. The accused, identified as Mehul Shah, resident of Morbi, rented two Innova cars under the pretense of government work and installed sirens and curtains using a fake letter from the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Further investigation revealed that Shah also scammed individuals by issuing counterfeit appointment letters in the name of the District Education Officer (DEO) for government clerk jobs. He allegedly collected lakhs of rupees from job seekers.
The complaint was lodged by Pratik Shah, a car rental businessman. According to the complaint, Mehul Shah contacted him on September 6, claiming to be an IAS officer.
Shah rented vehicles for “official use,” furnished a fake government letter, and installed sirens and curtains on the cars. Later, he hired additional vehicles for personal use and refused to pay the dues, switching off his phone to evade contact.
During interrogation, it was uncovered that Shah had forged multiple government documents since 2018 and used his fraudulent identity to swindle people. The police have initiated a probe into this case, and suspect more victims of coming forward.
Inspector J K Makwana of the Ahmedabad Crime Branch stated that Mehul Shah, who holds a BE in Mechanical Engineering, operates two schools in Wankaner. Using his fake IAS identity, Shah manipulated people, promising lucrative opportunities while pocketing large sums.
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