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CBI Arrests Three Suspects in Rs 2.5 Crore Fake Postage Stamp Scam

The arrests follow a probe launched in December that found registered mail bookings of nearly Rs 2.8 crore using counterfeit postage stamps

CBI also alleged that during May 2023 to November 2024, the accused booked registered articles of worth ₹2.78 Crore using fake postage stamps,
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Overview

  • The CBI took into custody Pappu Singh, Rajesh Kumar and Mahendra Kumar on June 24 and 25, 2025.
  • Authorities say the trio conspired to use fake stamps between May 2023 and November 2024 to send registered articles valued at Rs 2.78 crore.
  • Official records show the Lakhaoti post office sold only Rs 28 lakh in genuine stamps, resulting in a Rs 2.5 crore loss for India Post.
  • The case was registered on December 19, 2024 after the Bulandshahar Postal Department filed a complaint about irregular stamp sales.
  • All three accused were presented before a court following the arrests and the investigation remains active as the CBI reviews material evidence.