Archive · 11 Aug 2025
Fake IAS Officer Arrested in Gurgaon for Job Scam
In Gurgaon, a man named Jai Prakash Pathak was caught pretending to be an IAS officer.
He fooled people into giving him money by promising them jobs and helping with job transfers.
The police found fake ID cards, a fake gun permit, and a car that looked like it belonged to the government when they searched his place.
He even tried to run away when the police came!
Pathak admitted he was using the fake identity to get money for himself and his family.
He's been in trouble for similar things before in another state.
Jai Prakash Pathak was arrested in Gurgaon for posing as an IAS officer.
Pathak allegedly extorted money by promising jobs and transfers.
Police seized fake ID cards, an arms licence, and a car with government markings.
The accused has a prior criminal record for similar fraudulent activities in Uttar Pradesh.
Pathak confessed to using the false identity for financial gain.
- Who
- Jai Prakash Pathak, a 31-year-old man.
- What
- Arrest of a man for impersonating an IAS officer and running a job scam.
- When
- Arrest occurred on Friday; interrogation and investigation ongoing.
- Where
- Gurgaon, Haryana.
- Why
- Pathak allegedly used the false identity to extort money from people by promising government jobs and transfers.
- Accused
- Jai Prakash Pathak
- Age
- 31
- Impersonated as
- IAS Officer
- Location of Arrest
- Gurgaon
- Items Seized
- Fake ID cards, fake arms licence, car with 'Govt of India' marking, cash
- Criminal Record
- Prior case in Uttar Pradesh for similar fraud
- Remand
- 2 days police custody
