Fake DSP, Constable arrested during blocking in Bhubaneswar; over Rs 1 lakh fake currency seized

In a shocking case of identity fraud, a man impersonating a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) was arrested by Saheed Nagar Police in Bhubaneswar on Monday. The accused, identified as Manas Ranjan Senapati from Basudevpur, Bhadrak, had allegedly been deceiving people by posing as a senior police officer, using a fake police uniform and ID card.

How The Cops Nabbed The Accused?

During night patrolling, Commissionerate Police officials stopped a car and the driver identified himself as Manas Ranjan Senapati and claimed that he was serving as a probationer Odisha Police Service, Deputy Superintendent of Police. 

The other person disclosed his identity as Ashis Swain and serving as a probationer constable. 

On suspicion, the police team recovered a cap of SI/ASI and one board written as 'Odisha Police' on the dashboard of the car. Later, it was found that the seized articles were forged.

Elaborate Scam Uncovered

Manas Ranjan Senapati had created an entirely fake persona, convincing people that he was a high-ranking police officer. He allegedly promised government jobs in exchange for hefty bribes, tricking several unsuspecting individuals. His fake identity card, bearing the Odisha Police emblem, made him appear genuine to the public.

Senior officials of the Commissionerate Police revealed that the accused had been operating his fraudulent scheme for months, duping many people under the pretext of helping them secure employment.

Fake Currency Seized

During the investigation, the police also discovered fake currency amounting to Rs 1.93 lakh in Senapati’s possession. This raises further suspicion regarding his involvement in larger criminal activities, including counterfeiting and financial fraud.

The police are now conducting a detailed investigation to find out:

How many people were defrauded?
Whether he was working alone or had accomplices?
His possible links to counterfeit currency networks and other criminal antecedents.

Authorities have urged citizens to remain cautious and verify credentials before trusting individuals claiming to be government officials. The case serves as a stern reminder of how fraudsters exploit trust for personal gain.