In a significant development, the Jaipur city police on Wednesday arrested a Rajasthan Police Service (RPS) officer for his alleged involvement in a case of forgery and cheating. The officer is accused of creating and sending a counterfeit First Information Report (FIR), purportedly from the Special Operations Group (SOG), to intimidate and extort money from an individual.
Details of the Arrest and Allegations
Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) Rajarshi Raj Varma identified the accused as Ritesh Kumar, an RPS officer currently under Awaiting Posting Orders (APO). The arrest was made based on a formal complaint filed at the Mahesh Nagar police station.
According to police sources, the fraudulent FIR was registered in October, during the period when Kumar was on APO. The investigation reveals that the accused officer, who had known the complainant for a long time, allegedly exploited this longstanding trust. He reportedly convinced the victim that a large sum of money was required to settle a pending case against him and to facilitate his reinstatement.
The Modus Operandi of the Fraud
Believing the officer's claims, the complainant allegedly transferred money through multiple bank transactions. Police sources stated that an additional tranche was paid in cash. When the promises failed to materialize and the complainant later sought a refund of his money, the situation took a more sinister turn.
Instead of returning the funds, the accused officer allegedly retaliated by orchestrating a fraud case against the complainant. As per the police complaint, a fake FIR, doctored to appear as if it was registered by the SOG, was then sent to the complainant via WhatsApp. This document was used to threaten him with severe legal punishment if he pursued the matter further.
Police Action and Implications
The Jaipur police acted swiftly upon receiving the complaint, leading to Kumar's arrest. This incident has raised serious concerns about the conduct of officers within the state police force, particularly those on non-active duty. It highlights a brazen attempt to misuse police protocols and symbols of authority, like an SOG FIR, for personal financial gain.
The case is now under detailed investigation as authorities work to uncover the full extent of the forgery and the financial transactions involved. This arrest sends a strong message that such misconduct within the ranks will not be tolerated.
