CBI gets big success, arrests 3 accused in Rs 2.5 crore fake postage scam:

News Topical, Digital Desk : CBI has arrested 3 accused in the fake postage scam of 2.5 crores. CBI has arrested the brother of the deceased sub-postmaster of Bulandshahr and two private persons in the fake postage scam case of Rs 2.5 crores.

What is the matter?

On the complaint of Bulandshahr Postal Department, CBI had registered a case against three people including Sub Postmaster Lakhauti Bulandshahr in December 2024. It was alleged that the Sub Postmaster, who is currently no longer in this world, along with some people, committed a fake postage scam.

From May 2023 to November 2024, the accused put fake postage stamps on goods worth Rs 2.78 crore, while the original postage stamps of Lakhauti Post Office were only Rs 28 lakh. In this way, the accused caused a loss of Rs 2.50 crore to the postal department and benefited themselves.

After gathering all the evidence, CBI arrested two accused on 24 June 2025 and a third accused was arrested on 26 June 2025.