Police Clearances NIDs Visas Issued by Fake Document Syndicate in Habiganj

Police Clearances NIDs Visas Issued by Fake Document Syndicate in Habiganj. Bangladeshi police have successfully dismantled a syndicate that issued fake police clearances, forged NID cards, counterfeit passports, and fraudulent visas as part of an ongoing crackdown on forgery and identity fraud. Police officers and officers-in-charge (OC) were impersonated as criminals to conduct their activities, causing widespread alarm and causing innocent citizens to suffer.

During the investigation, officials found a suspicious police clearance certificate that was allegedly signed by the Habiganj SP and Baniachang OC. Detective Branch Police (DB) launched an in-depth investigation, ultimately uncovering a well-organized fraud ring.

Forging government certificates, National Identity Cards (NIDs), passports, and visas with surprising precision had been the hallmark of the syndicate. The group had access to fake seals, digital signatures, and sophisticated printing equipment, enabling them to create convincing fake documents.

Police in Dhaka and Gazipur arrested four members of the gang following days of surveillance and strategic operations. We have identified the arrestees as follows:

During the raids, law enforcement recovered:

The criminal syndicate scope and operational capabilities can be gauged from these items.

SP ANM Sajedur Rahman briefed the media regarding the case at a press conference held in the Habiganj Police Superintendent’s office on April 26, 2025. According to him, the criminals have been producing and selling forged government documents for a long time.

Those arrested have already been brought before the court and sent to jail on the same day. Investigations are ongoing, and authorities are searching for other members of the syndicate in different parts of Bangladesh.

Using disguises and forged identities, this gang gained trust from their victims by pretending to be SPs and OCs. By presenting themselves as law enforcement officials, they offered services such as quick police clearances, NID processing, and visa facilitation. Unsuspecting citizens, desperate for official documents for travel or employment, fell victim to their scam.

Using digital manipulation, the criminals imitated official documents with incredible accuracy by exploiting bureaucratic loopholes. As a result, both citizens’ financial and legal security is undermined, as well as the integrity of national institutions.

It is important to verify official documents and engage only with authorized government offices when requesting administrative services. The following recommendations are strongly recommended for citizens:

Fake document syndicates are becoming more prominent in Bangladesh, as exemplified by Habiganj. The report outlines the importance of enhancing digital security, raising public awareness, and enforcing the law more vigorously.