Mumbai Police Arrest Three Individuals in Postal Stamp Forgery Racket Involving Rs 8 Crore

Mumbai Police have apprehended three suspects involved in a postal stamp forgery racket that operated across Delhi and Bihar, with transactions amounting to Rs 8 crore. The investigation began after complaints of forged stamps used for bulk mailing.

Three individuals have been apprehended by Mumbai Police for their alleged involvement in a postal stamp forgery scheme. This operation was reportedly based in Delhi and Bihar, according to an official statement on Tuesday. The suspects are Shamshuddin Ahmed, aged 35, Shahid Raza, also 35, and Rakesh Bind, aged 45. Bind was detained in Mumbai, while Ahmed and Raza were captured in Delhi and Bihar.

The forgery operation was uncovered following a complaint from the Chief Post Master General of Mumbai. The complaint highlighted the use of counterfeit stamps in bulk mailings. Some Rs 15 stamps on letters were initially flagged as suspicious. Upon further inspection at the India Security Press, these stamps were confirmed to be counterfeit.

Postal Stamp Forgery Network

An internal investigation by the postal department led to a formal complaint being filed at the Mata Ramabai Ambedkar Marg police station. The investigation began with the arrest of Rakesh Bind, who operated a franchise supplying stamps for bulk orders in Mumbai. This arrest helped trace connections to similar activities in Bihar and Delhi.

The gang involved in this racket sold fake postal stamps at half their original value. A case has been registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for counterfeiting coins, government stamps, currency notes, or banknotes. The investigation is ongoing to uncover further details about this operation.

Financial Transactions Uncovered

Police investigations revealed transactions amounting to Rs 8 crore from the bank accounts associated with the accused. This financial trail provided crucial evidence linking them to the forgery activities. The authorities are continuing their probe to identify any additional accomplices or networks involved.

The arrests of Ahmed and Raza followed the initial capture of Bind, expanding the scope of the investigation beyond Mumbai. This development underscores the widespread nature of the forgery network and its operations across different states.

The police are committed to dismantling this illegal operation and ensuring that all those involved face justice. The ongoing investigation aims to prevent further misuse of postal services through such fraudulent activities.

With inputs from PTI