Archive · 10 Sep 2026
Suspect Allegedly Used AI to Create Fake PMO Identity Card
Police arrested a 24-year-old man named Rohan Parekh, whose surname is also reported as Parikh.
They say he allegedly used a fake identity card connected to the Prime Minister’s Office.
Investigators say he entered Jio World Plaza in Mumbai with his bodyguard before a visit by the Prime Minister.
The PMO reportedly checked the card and said it had not issued it.
Parekh allegedly told investigators that he made the card with artificial-intelligence tools.
He reportedly wanted his family and others to think he had an important PMO job.
Police are checking his devices and investigating whether he had another reason.
A bodyguard was arrested with him, while another alleged suspect is still missing.
Rohan Parekh, also identified as Rohan Parikh, was arrested in Mumbai over an allegedly fake Prime Minister’s Office identity card.
Investigators say he allegedly entered Jio World Plaza in BKC with bodyguard Dilip Kunde before the Prime Minister’s visit.
Parekh reportedly admitted creating the card with artificial-intelligence tools and claiming he had a PMO role.
He allegedly told police he wanted to impress his family and appear involved in “nation building” or a “worthy cause.”
The PMO confirmed the card was not genuine; police arrested Parekh and Kunde while Prathamesh Bagul remains absconding.
- Who
- Rohan Parekh, also reported as Rohan Parikh, was arrested with his bodyguard Dilip Kunde; Prathamesh Bagul is the third named suspect.
- What
- The alleged creation and use of a fake Prime Minister’s Office identity card, reportedly made with artificial-intelligence tools.
- When
- Before the Prime Minister’s visit to Mumbai; the articles do not provide a specific date.
- Where
- Jio World Plaza in the Bandra-Kurla Complex in Mumbai; the PMO verification was conducted in Delhi.
- Why
- Parekh allegedly said he wanted to impress his family, gain praise, and appear connected to a worthy cause or nation building; police are investigating whether there was another motive.
Investigators’ Case
Accused’s Reported Explanation
Authenticity and responsibility
Investigators’ Case
Investigators contacted the PMO, which reportedly confirmed that the identity card was fake, and they say Parekh admitted creating it with AI tools.
Accused’s Reported Explanation
Parekh’s lawyer reportedly argued in court that he was the victim of a fake email sent by Jai Shankar, although the article says this account conflicts with the investigation findings.
Motive
Investigators’ Case
Police are not satisfied that impressing family and appearing connected to nation building fully explains the conduct, and they are examining other possible motives.
Accused’s Reported Explanation
Parekh allegedly told police that he wanted to impress his family, gain praise, and portray himself as associated with a worthy cause or a PMO role.
Mental-health description
Investigators’ Case
The report says investigators described Parekh as not mentally fit and competent and as someone who could become aggressive and moody.
Accused’s Reported Explanation
The articles do not provide a separate response from Parekh or his lawyer to that characterization.
- Accused
- Rohan Parekh, also spelled Rohan Parikh in another report
- Age
- 24
- Alleged document
- A fake Prime Minister’s Office identity card
- Alleged technology
- Artificial-intelligence tools
- Location
- Jio World Plaza, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Mumbai
- Arrests
- Rohan Parekh and bodyguard Dilip Kunde
- Absconding suspect
- Prathamesh Bagul, reportedly an office boy
- Verification
- The PMO reportedly confirmed that it had not issued the card
