Fake Embassy in Ghaziabad: Man Arrested for Impersonating Diplomat

Uncovering a Fake Diplomatic Operation

The police in Uttar Pradesh have discovered a fraudulent 'embassy' in Ghaziabad, leading to the arrest of an individual who claimed to be the 'ambassador' of a fictitious nation known as 'West Arctica'. This revelation was reported on Wednesday.

The suspect, identified as Harsh Vardhan Jain, resides in Kavi Nagar, Ghaziabad.

According to Amitabh Yash, the Additional Director General of Police, Jain operated this sham embassy from a rented property, presenting himself as a diplomatic envoy for several imaginary nations, including West Arctica, Saborga, Poulvia, and Lodonia.

He was also seen driving vehicles that displayed counterfeit diplomatic license plates.

Jain allegedly exploited this facade of diplomacy to position himself as a significant global influencer.

Reportedly, he misled businesspeople by promising them access to international markets and was involved in a hawala operation through shell companies.

Initial investigations indicated that Jain facilitated deals by falsely assuring job placements for individuals and companies abroad.

Following his arrest on Monday, authorities confiscated four vehicles with fake diplomatic plates, 12 forged diplomatic passports, counterfeit documents with Ministry of External Affairs seals, fake PAN cards, rubber stamps from various countries and companies, and fraudulent press cards.

Additionally, police seized Rs 44.7 lakh in cash, foreign currency, documents related to multiple companies, and more fake diplomatic plates.

A first information report has been lodged at the Kavi Nagar Police Station, and further inquiries are ongoing.

In 2011, Jain faced charges for the illegal possession of a satellite phone and has previously been associated with controversial figures such as godman Chandraswami and international arms dealer Adnan Khashoggi.