Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Fake Birth, Death Certificate Racket Busted; Four Arrested in Bayyaram
Police found a group in Bayyaram that was making fake birth and death certificates.
Four people have been arrested.
The certificates were created using digital keys taken from Gram Panchayat officials.
A private worker at the local MPDO office was accused of taking those keys.
The group reportedly made 270 birth certificates and 19 death certificates.
Some fake death certificates were allegedly used to collect insurance money.
Police said between Rs.30 lakh and Rs.40 lakh was involved.
Investigators are still looking for other people who may have helped.
The police said breaking the law can lead to serious punishment.
Police arrested four people after busting a fake birth and death certificate racket in Bayyaram, Mahabubabad district.
A private outsourcing employee at the Bayyaram MPDO office allegedly stole Gram Panchayat secretaries’ digital keys.
The gang reportedly issued 270 fake birth certificates and 19 fake death certificates without authorization.
Investigators said some fake death certificates were used to claim insurance money.
Police estimated that Rs.30 lakh to Rs.40 lakh changed hands and are investigating additional suspects and alleged masterminds.
- Who
- Police arrested four people allegedly involved in the certificate racket; a private outsourcing employee was accused of stealing digital keys.
- What
- A racket allegedly issued 270 fake birth certificates and 19 fake death certificates, with some reportedly used for insurance claims.
- When
- The articles do not specify when the arrests or investigation occurred.
- Where
- Bayyaram, in Mahabubabad district, Telangana, including the Bayyaram MPDO office and Meeseva net centers.
- Why
- The certificates were allegedly created and sold for illegal financial gain, including collecting insurance money.
- Location
- Bayyaram, Mahabubabad district
- Arrests
- Four people arrested
- Fake birth certificates
- 270
- Fake death certificates
- 19
- Reported money involved
- Rs.30 lakh to Rs.40 lakh
- Investigation status
- Police are examining possible additional suspects and alleged masterminds