Police arrests former UP MLA for posing as MP

Dass, in his complaint, said Chowdhary posed himself to be a member of th Rajya Sabha and gave him his visiting card. He assured him that he had good contacts in the offices of the Central Government and politicians and ministers.

Dass paid Rs 45,500 to Chowdhary in return of the appointment letter issued by the office of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting as a clerk. A letter calling him for training was also handed over to him.

By the time the fraud was realised, Chowdhary, who was staying in the Arya Tourist Lodge, had checked out and fled. He was arrested after a long chase. Further investigation was in progress to ascertain the involvement of any other person in the case, Mr Sahay said.