Harsh Vardhan Jain, a 47-year-old resident of Kavi Nagar in Ghaziabad, has been arrested for allegedly running a fake consulate from his rented home while posing as a diplomat for non-existent micronations, including Westarctica, Ladonia, Seborga, and Paulovia.
The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (UP STF), which is spearheading the investigation, has revealed startling details of Jain’s international activities, financial transactions, and travel history.
Authorities uncovered that Jain possessed diplomatic passports from at least 12 countries and had traveled to nearly 40 nations over the past decade.
His frequent international travels included more than 30 visits to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) alone. Other destinations included the UK, France, Italy, Switzerland, Turkey, Mauritius, Poland, Sri Lanka, Bulgaria, Cameroon, and Belgium.
Investigators have moved to seek a Blue Corner Notice through Interpol to further track Jain’s overseas movements and contacts. The STF has also applied for Jain’s police custody remand to deepen the inquiry into his financial operations and international connections.
During the investigation, authorities discovered that Jain allegedly operated several shell companies abroad, where he designated himself either as “director” or “secretary.” These ventures were reportedly used as fronts to lure individuals and firms with false promises of international job placements and diplomatic services.
In a significant revelation, financial records suggest transactions totaling ₹20 crore between Jain and Turkish national Syed Ehsan Ali between 2002 and 2004. Additionally, investigators have identified 12 bank accounts in India and eight abroad linked to Jain — five in Dubai, two in London, and one in Mauritius — raising suspicions of large-scale international financial fraud and money laundering.
Jain has been booked under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) under multiple serious charges:
- Section 318(4): Cheating
- Section 336(3): Forgery
- Section 338: Forgery of valuable security
- Section 340(2): Use of forged documents or electronic records
Currently in judicial custody, Jain’s arrest has raised alarms about the ease with which individuals can manipulate diplomatic identities and exploit unsuspecting victims under the guise of international legitimacy.
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