UP STF nabs ‘wanted’ fraud accused after decade-long manhunt
Prayagraj, November 7: The Prayagraj field unit of the Uttar Pradesh STF arrested a ₹50,000 reward-carrying accused from Gurugram, Haryana, who had been absconding for the past 10 years in connection with a fraud case involving the preparation and use of forged documents registered at Jhunsi police station in Prayagraj.
The Deputy Superintendent of Police of the STF Prayagraj field unit, Shailesh Pratap Singh, said on Saturday that the STF arrested the criminal carrying a reward of Rs 50,000, near a hotel in Sukhrali, Gurugram, on November 6 at 5 pm. The accused is originally a resident of Dawni village in the Bansdih Road police station area of Ballia district. He has also lived in Basant Vihar Colony in the Jhunsi area of Prayagraj. Shares worth two thousand rupees were purchased on the Ahmedabad stock exchange in the name of his cousin, Umesh Kumar Singh. Subsequently, money was allegedly withdrawn from the plaintiff’s account using a fake identity card and bank account.
In 2016, a case was registered at the Jhunsi police station under sections of fraud, forgery, and use of forged documents. The accused had been absconding for nearly ten years. During his time on the run, he lived in Gurugram and worked for a company. He also worked for a time at the Noida branch of the same company. Later, he returned to Gurugram.
After receiving information about a reward of 50,000 rupees for his arrest, he was constantly changing locations and hiding. The STF has arrested accused Shekhar Singh in the case registered at the Jhunsi police station. Further legal action will be taken by the local police.
