A fake embassy in Ghaziabad has been busted by the UP STF.

By Aniket Chakraborty

July 28, 2025

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Harshvardhan Jain, the alleged mastermind, has been arrested.

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The probe revealed 162 foreign trips and a ₹300-crore scam.

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Jain used a fake “Grand Duchy of Westarctica” embassy to lure victims.

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Police seized luxury cars, forged diplomatic plates, and fake documents.

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Jain allegedly laundered money via 25 shell companies and hawala routes.

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Photos link him to controversial godman Chandraswami and arms dealer Khashoggi.

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Westarctica has suspended Jain, denying any link to his fake operations.

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The so-called micronation Westarctica is an unrecognized entity in Antarctica.

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Police continue to probe Jain’s role in global fraud and illegal job rackets.

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