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Crime
Fake IAS officers scam people in Madhya Pradesh and Bihar with forged IDs
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 05 Sep 2026, 07:36 PM
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Authorities have uncovered a network of impostors posing as IAS officers, using counterfeit identification to deceive citizens across Madhya Pradesh and Bihar.
Police in Madhya Pradesh and Bihar have reported a growing trend of individuals masquerading as Indian Administrative Service officers. These impostors present forged IAS identity cards to unsuspecting citizens, claiming official authority to extract money or secure favors.
Investigators say the fake credentials are meticulously crafted to resemble genuine government documents, making it difficult for victims to verify authenticity. The scams have ranged from demanding bribes for land clearances to promising expedited government services.
Law enforcement agencies in both states have launched coordinated inquiries, urging the public to remain vigilant and verify any official identification through official channels before complying with requests. The agencies have also warned that genuine IAS officers never solicit personal payments for routine services.
The crackdown is part of a broader effort to curb fraudulent activities that exploit the prestige of civil service positions. Officials have pledged to intensify monitoring of document forgery networks and to educate citizens about the hallmarks of authentic government IDs.
Investigators say the fake credentials are meticulously crafted to resemble genuine government documents, making it difficult for victims to verify authenticity. The scams have ranged from demanding bribes for land clearances to promising expedited government services.
Law enforcement agencies in both states have launched coordinated inquiries, urging the public to remain vigilant and verify any official identification through official channels before complying with requests. The agencies have also warned that genuine IAS officers never solicit personal payments for routine services.
The crackdown is part of a broader effort to curb fraudulent activities that exploit the prestige of civil service positions. Officials have pledged to intensify monitoring of document forgery networks and to educate citizens about the hallmarks of authentic government IDs.