The UP STF successfully took down Ashish Ranjan, a wanted gangster from Jharkhand, in an encounter in Prayagraj. Ranjan, also known as Chhotu Singh, was a significant criminal figure from Dhanbad with a lengthy criminal history. He was involved in dozens of serious cases across multiple states, including murder, extortion, and robbery. Furthermore, he was considered a key shooter for gangster Aman Singh, and was involved in Singh’s murder. Following Aman Singh’s murder in Dhanbad jail on December 3, 2023, Ashish Ranjan publicly claimed responsibility through a viral social media video. Ranjan was also implicated in the murder of coal businessman, Neeraj Tiwari, as well as the killings of land traders Sarful Hasan (Lala Khan) and Samir Mandal.
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Fake Diplomat’s Web of Deception: Harsh Vardhan Jain’s Ghaziabad Job Scam Exposed
Harsh Vardhan Jain, a resident of Ghaziabad, was arrested for running a complex job scam, impersonating diplomats from micronations like West Arctica, Saborga, Poulvia, and Lodonia. Using a rented house as his base, Jain created a facade of diplomatic authority, complete with fake embassy number plates and doctored photographs with political personalities. The UP STF’s investigation revealed a hawala operation facilitated through shell companies and the use of forged documents. Recovered items included fake seals, counterfeit currency, and numerous forged documents. Jain’s background indicates a privileged upbringing, followed by financial difficulties that led him to engage in fraudulent activities, including money laundering and brokering fake business deals. His actions highlight the lengths to which con artists will go to deceive unsuspecting individuals.