Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Nepali Family Arrested in Mumbai for Forged ID Scheme
A family from Nepal was caught trying to fly to Kathmandu from Mumbai with fake Indian IDs.
They had been living in Mumbai for over 20 years, pretending to be Indian citizens using forged documents.
The father, Gautam Khadaka, admitted to getting the fake IDs in 2001.
Their plan was discovered at the airport when they were stopped for an immigration check.
The authorities found documents on their phones that revealed their Nepali origins.
They are now facing charges of cheating and forgery.
A Nepali family was arrested at Mumbai airport while trying to board a flight to Kathmandu.
The family had been living in Mumbai for over two decades using forged Indian identification documents.
Gautam Khadaka admitted to obtaining the forged documents in 2001.
The family was intercepted by immigration officers after presenting Indian voter ID cards.
They are charged with cheating and forgery under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
- Who
- Gautam Khadaka, his wife Nirmala, and their son Gagan.
- What
- A Nepali family was arrested for using fake IDs in Mumbai.
- When
- Arrest occurred on Saturday while attempting to fly to Kathmandu, with details emerging on June 17, 2025.
- Where
- Mumbai, India.
- Why
- They were attempting to leave the country using forged documents, which led to their arrest.
Government and Law Enforcement
The Nepali Family
Legal Status vs. Human Rights
Government and Law Enforcement
The family violated immigration laws and committed fraud by using forged documents.
The Nepali Family
The family has the right to live and move freely.
- Suspects
- Gautam Khadaka (49), Nirmala (47), and Gagan (22)
- Charges
- Cheating and Forgery
- Location of Arrest
- Mumbai Airport
- Destination
- Kathmandu
- Duration of Residence
- Over two decades
- Year of Forgery
- 2001