Son Posed As Fake ED Officer, Father Impersonated UP Police Sub-Inspector; Both Sent To Jail

Mathura: After Sachin Sharma allegedly posed as an Enforcement Directorate (ED) officer and attempted to influence officials in Mathura, details have emerged about his father, Suresh Sharma, who allegedly impersonated a Uttar Pradesh Police sub-inspector. Police recovered two fake police identity cards bearing Suresh Sharma's photograph. He reportedly kept a police peaked cap in his taxi and used the false identity to intimidate people. Suresh was arrested on Tuesday and sent to jail on Wednesday. His son Sachin had already been sent to jail on Tuesday.

Father Used Fake Police Identity to Intimidate People

According to police, Sachin Sharma, a resident of Nagla Bar in the Deendayal Dham area of Farah, had allegedly been posing as an ED officer for nearly two years to influence government officials.

On Monday afternoon, he visited the office of the Circle Officer (CO), Refinery. CO Praveen Kumar Tiwari became suspicious of his activities and asked him to provide proof of his identity as an ED officer.

When Sachin failed to establish his identity, officials contacted the ED headquarters in Lucknow to verify his claims. After confirming that he was not an ED officer, police arrested him along with his car.

Two Fake Police Identity Cards Recovered from Father

During questioning, Sachin reportedly disclosed details about his father's alleged involvement. Acting on this information, police detained Suresh Sharma on Tuesday for questioning.

During a search, officers recovered two fake Uttar Pradesh Police sub-inspector identity cards, both bearing the same name and Suresh Sharma's photograph.

According to police, Suresh used his car as a taxi and kept a police peaked cap inside the vehicle. He allegedly introduced himself as a police sub-inspector and used the false identity to intimidate people.

Investigators also found that ₹32 lakh allegedly obtained through fraud involving two individuals had been transferred into Suresh Sharma's bank account.

Woman Files Threat Complaint Against Father-Son Duo

Meanwhile, Poonam, a resident of Gopalpura, Ranchi Bangar, lodged a complaint on Tuesday night against Sachin, his father Suresh and two other individuals, alleging that they had threatened her.

Following the complaint, police have expanded their investigation into the activities, associates and financial transactions of the father-son duo.

ED Headquarters Seeks Details of the Case

The alleged impersonation of an ED officer has also drawn the attention of the Enforcement Directorate headquarters. According to reports, the headquarters has sought a copy of the FIR registered at Refinery Police Station along with a detailed report on the incident.

Police and ED officials are gathering documents and examining the allegations. Sources indicate that if the investigation reveals evidence concerning financial transactions or the sources of funds, the ED may also examine the possible money-laundering angle.

CO Refinery Praveen Kumar Tiwari confirmed that both accused, the father and son, have been sent to jail. Further investigation into other aspects of the case is underway.