Archive · 19 Aug 2025
Court Denies Bail in Passport Forgery Case, Mumbai
A man named Rajesh Panchal asked a court to let him avoid arrest, but the court said no.
He's accused of making fake passports and visas so people could travel to other countries illegally.
The police say he charged a lot of money to send people abroad using these fake documents.
The court denied his request, as the police needed to question him for more information.
He was previously denied bail and the police said he didn't help them before.
The court wants to question him to get the complete truth.
A man's pre-arrest bail application was rejected by a sessions court.
The man is accused of forging passports and visas for illegal travel abroad.
Police allege the man charged Rs 30-50 lakh per person for the service.
Authorities claim approximately 80 people were sent abroad with forged documents.
The court cited the need for effective interrogation to deny bail.
- Who
- Rajesh Panchal, accused of forging passports and visas.
- What
- A man's pre-arrest bail plea was rejected in a passport forgery case.
- When
- The court rejected the plea on August 12.
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- The court cited the need for effective interrogation to deny bail.
- Accused
- Rajesh Panchal
- Charges
- Forging passports and visas
- Bail Plea Outcome
- Rejected
- Alleged Fee
- Rs 30-50 lakh per person
- Estimated Passengers
- Around 80