Archive · 25 Sep 2026
Agra Police Arrest Man Over Alleged Fake Eye Illness Fundraiser
Police in Agra arrested a man named Ajayveer Singh, also called Jai Singh Rathore.
He allegedly told people that his 12-year-old sister had a serious eye illness.
He also allegedly shared fake medical papers to support the claim.
People reportedly donated more than Rs 1.5 lakh through an online fundraiser.
Shroff Eye Centre said its letterheads had been misused to make fake documents.
The hospital warned people about the fundraiser.
Rathore reportedly said he had made a mistake and would return the donations.
Police are now investigating the case and taking legal action.
Agra Police arrested Ajayveer Singh alias Jai Singh Rathore over an alleged crowdfunding fraud involving his minor sister.
Police said he falsely claimed the 12-year-old had glaucoma or vitreous haemorrhage and needed urgent treatment.
Authorities alleged that forged medical documents were used to collect more than Rs 1.5 lakh online.
Shroff Eye Centre warned that fake patient records, prescriptions and estimates had been created using its letterheads.
Rathore allegedly acknowledged making a mistake and said he was returning the money, while legal proceedings continue.
- Who
- Agra Police arrested Ajayveer Singh alias Jai Singh Rathore; the case concerns claims about his 12-year-old sister.
- What
- He is accused of fabricating medical documents and raising more than Rs 1.5 lakh through an online fundraiser.
- When
- The arrest was reported Thursday, after a social-media controversy earlier in the week.
- Where
- The case was registered at Bah police station in Agra; the allegedly misused documents referred to Shroff Eye Centre in Delhi.
- Why
- Police allege that he falsely claimed his sister had a serious eye condition and used forged documents to obtain public donations.
Police and Hospital Allegations
Rathore’s Reported Response
Authenticity of the fundraiser
Police and Hospital Allegations
Police allege that Rathore falsely presented his sister as having a serious eye condition and used forged medical documents to collect donations.
Rathore’s Reported Response
Rathore reportedly said during discussions on X Spaces that he had made a mistake.
Use of hospital documents
Police and Hospital Allegations
Shroff Eye Centre said someone allegedly created a fake patient record, prescription and treatment estimate using its letterheads and sought financial assistance.
Rathore’s Reported Response
No separate detailed explanation from Rathore about the hospital documents is provided in the article.
Donated money
Police and Hospital Allegations
Police allege that more than Rs 1.5 lakh was obtained from the public through crowdfunding.
Rathore’s Reported Response
Rathore reportedly said he had removed the payment details and was returning the money to donors.
- Accused
- Ajayveer Singh alias Jai Singh Rathore
- Alleged medical claims
- Glaucoma or vitreous haemorrhage affecting his 12-year-old sister
- Amount raised
- More than Rs 1.5 lakh, according to reports cited in the article
- Alleged documents
- Fake medical records, prescriptions and treatment estimates
- Hospital involved
- Shroff Eye Centre, whose letterheads were allegedly misused
- Police station
- Bah police station, Agra
- Current status
- Rathore was arrested and further legal proceedings are underway