CBI Nabs Trio in Rs 2.5 Crore Fake Postage Stamp Scam

The CBI has arrested three people connected to a Rs 2.5 crore fake postage stamp scam in Lakhaoti, Bulandshahar. The scam involved the unauthorized booking of registered articles using counterfeit stamps. The arrested individuals include the brother of a deceased former sub-post master.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has made a significant breakthrough in dismantling a Rs 2.5 crore fake postage stamp scam, arresting three individuals implicated in the fraud. Officials revealed the arrests on Wednesday, marking a crucial development in the case.

The scam primarily involved a former sub-post master, now deceased, who allegedly conspired with others in booking registered articles worth Rs 2.78 crore between May 2023 and November 2024, using counterfeit postage stamps. In stark contrast, legitimate sales at the Lakhaoti Sub Post Office only amounted to Rs 28 lakh.

A CBI spokesperson highlighted the financial damage and illicit gains, stating the scheme resulted in a Rs 2.50 crore loss to the Postal Department. Arrests included the brother of the sub-post master, Pappu Singh, alongside Rajesh Kumar and his father, Mahendra Kumar.

(With inputs from agencies.)