Delhi Police Arrest Fraudster in ₹21 Crore Forgery Racket
Delhi Police EOW arrested Kushal Samir Mehta in Mumbai for a massive ₹21 crore forgery racket involving fake government and PMO documents.
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Delhi Police has successfully tracked down and arrested a high-profile fraudster, Kushal Samir Mehta, in a major inter-state operation. Mehta is accused of orchestrating multiple high-value forgery schemes involving counterfeit government documents, with total fraudulent attempts exceeding ₹21 crore.
The arrest took place in the early hours of October 1 at the Borivali Railway Station in Mumbai. The operation was the culmination of an extensive investigation that saw police tracking the suspect's movements across multiple states before intercepting him on a Mumbai-bound train.
The ₹18.62 Crore Treasury Scam
Mehta is a primary suspect in a significant case registered in 2022 (FIR 109/2022) following a complaint from the Ministry of Finance. According to investigators, Mehta attempted to fraudulently release massive government payments using fabricated treasury paperwork and fake sanction letters.
The details of the attempted fraud include:
- ₹7.62 crore intended for M/s Andy’s Creation.
- ₹11 crore intended for M/s Essenzaa Nutrition Pvt. Ltd.
The scheme was thwarted when internal verification processes at the Ministry identified the documents as forgeries. Police revealed that Mehta allegedly supplied counterfeit Defence and Army supply orders to create a false sense of commercial credibility when dealing with banks and other third parties.
Exploiting Trust with Fake PMO and Court Seals
The investigation also uncovered a second major case (FIR 118/2025) involving an Ahmedabad-based businessman. The victim alleged that Mehta cheated him of ₹3.12 crore by promising to use influential government connections to expedite official work and recover lost funds.
To maintain this facade of legitimacy, Mehta reportedly provided the victim with a series of highly sophisticated forged documents. These included falsified seals and letterheads from:
- The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO)
- Various Union Ministries
- Courts of law
- Banking institutions
The High-Stakes Manhunt
After repeatedly ignoring court summonses and warrants related to the 2022 case, Mehta became a target for the EOW's technical tracking teams. Investigators utilized phone records and location data to map his movements, which spanned several locations in Gujarat, including Palitana, Ahmedabad, and Vadodara.
The trail eventually led police to a Mumbai-bound train. In a coordinated effort with the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and local railway police, the Delhi EOW team intercepted Mehta on train number 12928 as it arrived at Borivali station.
Ongoing Investigations and Syndicate Links
Following his arrest, Mehta was brought to Delhi under transit remand. A local court has granted the Delhi Police four days of custody for intensive interrogation.
Authorities have noted that Mehta's criminal activities may extend beyond Delhi, as he is also linked to at least two other active forgery cases in Mumbai. The EOW is now focused on uncovering the larger syndicate responsible for the high-quality printing and distribution of these counterfeit government credentials.