New Delhi: Delhi Police has launched an investigation into an alleged online racket that was allegedly generating forged govt documents, including Aadhaar cards, through a website. The gang allegedly prepared fake Aadhaar cards for Rs 20 each and voter ID-like documents for Rs 15.Sources said the operation came to light during routine cyber patrolling and social media monitoring. Preliminary inquiry pointed to an organised network producing fake ID cards and facilitating their use to obtain and update genuine identity and other official documents such as PAN cards.The website allegedly offered forged residence certificates, caste certificates, voter identity cards, birth and death certificates, Aadhaar-related documents and other supporting records by allowing users to enter any personal detail after making online payments.Police said the fake Aadhaar and voter ID cards closely resembled genuine documents in their format, design and appearance. They also featured QR codes and barcodes that appeared authentic.“The modus operandi aimed at facilitating identity fraud, impersonation and cheating of govt authorities, banks and financial institutions by creating false documentary records,” a source said.An officer created an account on the website using a fictitious identity and recharged its digital wallet with Rs 100 through the payment gateway provided on the platform. He selected the Aadhaar option and, after entering fictitious details along with a photograph, the portal allegedly generated an Aadhaar-like card.Police said the forged card contained a barcode that, when scanned, displayed only the user-entered information instead of any data from the official Aadhaar database.The officer also generated a voter identity card by entering a fictitious EPIC number and personal details.Investigators also suspect that operators of Common Service Centres and Aadhaar-related service centres across multiple states may be involved in the racket. Investigators said forged documents could be used to cheat govt authorities, banks and financial institutions. An FIR has been registered.
