Lucknow: The Bijnor Police Station Lucknow has arrested a wanted accused involved in a cheating case related to fake job promises in the High Court.
Fraud Case Registered in 2025
According to police officials, the case dates back to September 3, 2025, when complainant Gyanendra Kumar, a resident of Preeti Vihar Colony in Bijnor, Lucknow, filed a written complaint alleging that the accused had duped him of money on the pretext of securing a government job in the Allahabad High Court.
Based on the complaint, an FIR (No. 269/2025) was registered under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, initially under Sections 406 and 420. During the course of investigation, additional evidence led to the inclusion of more serious charges under Sections 467, 468, and 471 IPC related to forgery and use of forged documents.
Arrest in Prayagraj
The accused, identified as Ravendra Singh alias Nitin Singh (37), a resident of Phulpur in Prayagraj, was arrested on April 12, 2026, from Gaddopur, Shantipuram area under Phaphamau police limits.
Police teams had obtained prior permission from senior officials to conduct an out-of-district operation before apprehending the accused at around 5:30 PM. He was produced before the court on April 13 and sent to judicial custody.
Modus Operandi
Investigations revealed that the accused lured victims by promising government job placements in the Allahabad High Court. He allegedly provided forged appointment letters to gain their trust and collected money before disappearing.
Criminal History
Police also confirmed that the accused has a prior criminal record. He is linked to a 2017 case registered at Vivek Vihar Police Station in Delhi under multiple sections including cheating, impersonation, forgery, and criminal conspiracy.
Police Team Involved
The arrest was carried out by a team led by Sub-Inspectors Gajay Singh and Tejveer Singh, along with Constable Nirajesh Yadav from Bijnor Police Station.
Officials stated that further investigation is underway to identify other possible victims and links in the fraud network.
