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Army Major one day, R&AW director the next: How a serial impersonator conned people for years

The 37-year-old, identified as Sunit Kumar — who the informer said was residing in Greater Noida’s Paramount Golf Forest Society — was subsequently arrested on Wednesday.

3 min readNoidaUpdated: Nov 20, 2025 01:53 PM IST

The accused, Sunit Kumar (37) was arrested on Wednesday. Express

On Tuesday, the Noida unit of the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) were informed about a man who was allegedly posing either as an Army Major, Colonel or the director of Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) and renting accommodations at multiple places.

The 37-year-old, identified as Sunit Kumar — who the informer said was residing in Greater Noida’s Paramount Golf Forest Society — was subsequently arrested on Wednesday.

According to the police, Kumar was allegedly trying to convince people to open multiple bank accounts and was using forged documents for the same.

An official statement released by the STF read: “Kumar was found in possession of a large cache of allegedly forged documents, including multiple PAN and voter ID card photocopies with different names and photographs, fake government identity cards, fabricated rent agreements, cheque books, credit/debit cards, laptops, tablets, and verification letters purportedly from Delhi Police.”

A senior official, requesting anonymity, told The Indian Express that Kumar was floating multiple companies and was involved in circular trading. “We are still investigating the case… he has duped several people over the years. Every time he got caught or people got suspicious, he would tell them that he was hiding his real identity and that he was actually a R&AW agent. We have so far frozen an amount of Rs 40 lakh that was lying in his account,” he said.

“Acting on surveillance and intelligence inputs, an STF team, led by ASP Raj Kumar Mishra and DySP Navendu Kumar, traced the suspect to Paramount Golf Forest [Society]. The suspect was brought to the STF office for detailed questioning [on Wednesday]. He was arrested around 8.30 pm,” an STF officer said.

According to officials, Kumar admitted to using different identities to convince people of his authority. The STF said he used forged documents to rent multiple properties and subsequently used the addresses to open bank accounts.

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He allegedly floated three companies — Happu Mental Health Service 2, Festum 24 Technologies Pvt Ltd, and Lokally Technologies Pvt Ltd — listing himself and a relative as the directors.

A case has been registered at Surajpur police station under relevant BNS sections for cheating and forgery, and Section 66D of the IT Act pertaining to impersonation and online fraud.

Neetika Jha

Neetika Jha is a Correspondent with The Indian Express, based in the Noida bureau. She primarily covers crime, health, and environmental issues, as well as human-interest features across Noida, Ghaziabad, and Western Uttar Pradesh. Professional Profile Education: She is an alumna of the Asian College of Journalism (ACJ), Chennai. Core Beat: Her work focuses on the administrative and social challenges of the NCR's satellite cities. She is known for her detailed reporting on civic infrastructure (like the Noida International Airport), environmental violations, and high-profile criminal investigations. Personal Interests: Outside of reporting, she is an avid reader of fiction (citing The Thursday Murder Club and Yellowface as recent favorites) and a gardening enthusiast. Recent Notable Articles (Late 2025) Neetika’s recent reportage has been dominated by winter-related crises in the NCR and significant criminal legalities: 1. Environment & Public Safety "Greater Noida Authority slaps fines on firms for violating GRAP IV norms" (Dec 21, 2025): Reporting on heavy penalties imposed on major developers like NBCC for flouting anti-pollution construction bans. "Fatal pile-up on Yamuna Expressway: Fog, high speed emerge as key safety risks" (Dec 17, 2025): A major report on a 15-vehicle collision caused by dense fog that killed 17 people. "At Chilla, Kalindi, DND, many fined Rs 20,000 for non-compliance to Delhi's BS-VI rule" (Dec 19, 2025): On-the-ground reporting from the borders where Noida police penalize non-compliant vehicles entering the capital. "Driving in Noida amid fog? New speed limits in effect till Feb 15" (Dec 13, 2025): Detailing the seasonal traffic restrictions aimed at preventing highway accidents. 2. Crime & Legal Developments "'Have you ever heard of a murder case being withdrawn?': Court in Akhlaq lynching case" (Dec 12, 2025): Covering a critical courtroom hearing where the court questioned the UP government's petition to withdraw charges against the accused. "After losing money in stock market, bank employee in Ghaziabad withdraws Rs 64 lakh from customers' accounts" (Dec 14, 2025): An investigative piece on internal bank fraud and the risks of modern digital embezzlement. "Woman shot dead by partner in Noida: Three days on, accused still on the run" (Dec 2, 2025): Tracking a high-profile domestic violence and murder case in Central Noida. 3. Human Interest & Features "'Had tears in my eyes': Army men walk bride down the aisle 20 years after father died in terror attack" (Dec 2, 2025): A moving story about soldiers from a Punjab Grenadiers unit fulfilling a father's duty for his daughter. "How a Zepto delivery man heard a cry — and saved two kids dumped in Noida drain" (Dec 2025): A viral human-interest story highlighting individual heroism in the city. Signature Style Neetika is recognized for her meticulous follow-up on local tragedies. Whether it is a massive pile-up on the Yamuna Expressway or the ongoing construction of the Jewar (Noida) Airport, she focuses on systemic lapses and the safety of commuters. Her crime reporting often explores the psychological motives behind "crimes of passion" and the rising trend of financial cyber-fraud in the Ghaziabad-Noida belt. ... Read More

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