Archive · 21 May 2025
Rohingya Refugees Arrested for Aadhaar Fraud in Hyderabad
Some Rohingya refugees in India got into trouble for using fake documents to get Aadhaar cards, which are like ID cards.
Police arrested a few people involved, including a couple and others.
They had entered India from Bangladesh and lived in a refugee camp.
They used fake documents to get these cards and other important documents.
The police found various fake documents and have handed over the couple's children to child welfare services.
Four Rohingya refugees were arrested for obtaining Aadhaar cards fraudulently.
The arrests included a couple, their children were handed over to the Child Welfare Committee.
The accused entered India via Bangladesh and lived in a refugee camp.
They used fake voter ID cards and declarations to get Aadhaar cards.
Police seized various documents, including Aadhaar cards, PAN cards, and bank documents.
- Who
- Four Rohingya refugees, including a couple and two other individuals, were arrested.
- What
- The individuals were arrested for fraudulently obtaining Aadhaar cards and other Indian identification documents.
- When
- The arrests took place on Tuesday morning.
- Where
- Hyderabad, India
- Why
- They used fake documents and declarations to obtain the cards illegally.
- Accused
- Md Arman, Md Rumana Akhter, Md Nayeem, and Mohammed Haris
- Charges
- Forgery, cheating, and obtaining Indian identity cards illegally.
- Seized Documents
- Aadhaar cards, PAN cards, voter ID cards, driving license, LIC policy bonds, debit cards, and bank documents
- Children
- Four children, aged between 1 and 11 years
- Entry to India
- Accused entered India via Bangladesh in 2011 and 2016