Overview

• A joint operation by Meghalaya and Mumbai police uncovered a criminal network smuggling Bangladeshi nationals into India and forging identity documents.
• Three suspects, including Shaikh Mohd Mujib, Nusrat A Kazi, and Jabir Yunus Shaikh, were arrested in Mumbai and are now in Meghalaya for further investigation.
• The network facilitated the illegal entry of at least 24 individuals and used forged IDs to open bank accounts for loan fraud and cybercrimes.
• Raids led to the seizure of forged documents, digital evidence, and tools used for fabricating Indian identity cards like Aadhaar and PAN.
• Authorities warn of potential thousands of fake IDs in circulation, highlighting vulnerabilities along Meghalaya's porous 443-km border with Bangladesh.