The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has successfully dismantled an interstate forgery racket, arresting nine individuals, including the alleged mastermind, for creating fake Aadhaar cards and other Indian identity documents for Rohingyas, Bangladeshis, Nepalis, and other ineligible foreigners.
According to the ATS, the gang used both electronic and manual methods to manipulate Aadhaar data. Investigations revealed that several Jan Seva Kendras (Common Service Centres) registered for Aadhaar enrollment were allegedly exploited to generate or modify Aadhaar cards illicitly.
Operators used VPN networks and remote access systems to circumvent security measures, enabling them to make unauthorized changes to official records. This modus operandi allowed the forgery ring to create fake Aadhaar cards and other identity documents, highlighting vulnerabilities in the system.The ATS said that the forged Aadhaar cards were later used by illegal immigrants to obtain passports, residential proofs, and access to govt welfare schemes. In many cases, birth certificates, residence proofs, and affidavits were fabricated as supporting documents.
— source timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Aug 22, 2025