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Man Brought to Hyderabad in Rahul Gandhi Aide Impersonation Fraud
Police brought a man named Gaurav Kumar to Hyderabad for investigation.
They say he pretended to be Kanishka Singh, an aide to Rahul Gandhi.
He allegedly contacted people using WhatsApp calls and messages.
Police say he promised political help and positions if people paid him.
The case began after a complaint by Congress leader Jetti Kusuma Kumar.
The complainant gave police call records and other evidence.
Police say nobody lost money in that particular Hyderabad complaint.
However, they allege the man collected about Rs three crore and gold from 14 people in different states.
Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police brought Gaurav Kumar from Punjab on September 10 under a Production Transit warrant.
Police allege Kumar impersonated Rahul Gandhi aide Kanishka Singh through WhatsApp calls and messages.
He allegedly offered political positions, support and other benefits in exchange for money and gold.
Police said no money was lost by the complainant in the Hyderabad case.
Investigators allege Kumar collected about Rs three crore and gold from 14 victims across several states.
- Who
- Gaurav Kumar, also known as Gora, is accused of impersonating Kanishka Singh, a political aide to Rahul Gandhi.
- What
- He was brought to Hyderabad under a Production Transit warrant in an alleged impersonation and fraud case.
- Where
- The case was registered in Hyderabad; the accused had been held at Central Prison, Patiala, Punjab.
- When
- The complaint was received on July 1, and Hyderabad police brought the accused on September 10.
- Why
- Police allege he sought money and gold by promising political favours, positions and support.
Key facts
- Accused
- Gaurav Kumar alias Gora, 45
- Alleged impersonation
- Kanishka Singh, described as a political aide to Rahul Gandhi
- Contact method
- WhatsApp calls and messages
- Complaint source
- AICC Secretary Jetti Kusuma Kumar
- Alleged collection
- Approximately Rs three crore in cash and gold ornaments
- Alleged victims
- 14 people across different states
- Reported loss in Hyderabad complaint
- No amount was lost, according to police
Quotes
Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police
Police investigating the alleged impersonation and fraud case
“By falsely representing himself as a political aide, the accused deceived several candidates who had contested in Assembly elections from various political parties. The accused promised political support, positions, favours and other benefits in exchange for money and gold”
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