Fake social media profiles of Chandigarh DSP used for fraud

Cybercriminals have created multiple fake social media accounts impersonating Chandigarh DSP Lakshay Pandey, currently posted with the Road and Safety Wing. These accounts are being used to send inappropriate messages to women and request money from the public using misleading narratives such as medical emergencies or gift-related excuses.

The impersonators also allegedly fabricated Aadhaar cards and police ID cards using Pandey’s name and photograph. Several individuals have been misled, with some accounts even displaying a blue verification tick, suspected to have been fraudulently obtained.

Pandey lodged a complaint with the Cyber Cell Police Station, citing the reputational damage and public distress caused by these acts. To alert the public, he posted a story from his official Instagram account, stating: “There are a lot of fake IDs running on my name on Instagram and Facebook… Legal action is being taken now… I request you all to not entertain such messages/calls or give any money or photograph.”