In a significant crackdown, Noida Police have arrested six individuals for operating a bogus police bureau office under the name International Police & Crime Investigation Bureau (INTLPCRIB). The gang, accused of impersonating government officials, allegedly extorted money from the public using forged documents, fake identity cards, and police-style insignia.
According to officials, the accused — Vibhash, Aragya, Babul, Pintupal, Sampamdal, and Ashish — are all residents of West Bengal. They had set up a fake office in Noida’s Phase 3 area and created a convincing façade of an international investigative agency. Their primary mode of operation included soliciting donations through a , which showcased fake national and international certificates to appear credible.
The suspects presented themselves as public servants, contacting people under the pretense of conducting verifications or official inquiries. They claimed to represent an “international-level” law enforcement body, complete with counterfeit stamps, government letterheads, and fake emblems.
The website they ran featured official-looking documents, further misleading the public. Investigators recovered forged ID cards, chequebooks, bank passbooks, and other incriminating material from the office. DCP Shakti Mohan Avasthy stated that the operation was caught early, preventing further spread.
Police noted that the Noida case bore resemblance to a recent fake diplomatic mission bust in Ghaziabad, where a man was found operating a bogus embassy from a rented home.
In that case, Harshvardhan Jain, 47, was arrested for posing as the “ambassador” of Westarctica, a self-declared micronation with no international recognition. Jain allegedly held fake diplomatic documents, foreign currency, and was suspected of hawala activities.
Officials said Jain also claimed to represent other micronations like the Principality of Seborga (Italy), Ladonia (Sweden), and the fictional Poulvia, raising further concerns about the misuse of such identities for fraud.
