The LBS administration in Mussoorie informed the Mussoorie Police Station on Saturday that a young man had arrived at the institute to undergo training based on a fake UPSC result. Upon receiving the information, a senior sub-inspector from the Mussoorie Police Station, along with a police team, reached the spot. Considering the sensitivity of the matter, the SIU Mussoorie and an IB team were also called to the scene.
Himself a victim of fraud
The police questioned the young man and examined the documents he had submitted. The initial investigation revealed that the young man had arrived at LBS for training based on a fake UPSC result and had been a victim of fraud. The young man had come to Mussoorie with his parents and necessary belongings.
Young man brought to the police station
The young man was brought to the Mussoorie Police Station for further questioning. During questioning at the police station, it was learned that the young man was highly educated and currently employed by a private company. The young man submitted a written application to the police regarding the matter.
How the fraud was committed
The investigation revealed that Pushpendra Singh, son of Rakesh Kumar Singh, had received Rs. 13,000 in cash and Rs. 14,564 via UPI from the young man in the name of selection in the UPSC examination. Subsequently, a fake UPSC result was sent via WhatsApp.
Case registered
A case has been registered at the Mussoorie Police Station under FIR No. (Zero) 00/2026, Section 318(4) BNS. The case will be transferred to the concerned state for further investigation.
