Jaipur airport fraud: 3 held with fake Iraq visas, interstate network probed
Synopsis
Three men from UP and Bihar were caught at Jaipur airport trying to fly to Baghdad on forged tourist visas — allegedly procured through a local agent after their original Iraq visas failed. Rajasthan Police are now chasing a wider interstate network that may be systematically exploiting job-seekers bound for West Asia.
Key Takeaways
Rajasthan Police arrested three men at Jaipur International Airport on 20 May 2025 with forged Iraq tourist visas.
The accused — Suresh Kumar (47) of UP, Alok Kumar Singh (31) and Rupesh Yadav (32) of Bihar — were attempting to fly to Baghdad .
A Jaipur-based agent, Mukesh Lakhar , allegedly supplied the fake documents and coached the men on evading immigration checks.
The trio arrived in Jaipur on 17 May at the agent's instructions and stayed at a hotel in the Polo Victory area.
A case has been registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) ; police are probing a broader interstate network.
Rajasthan Police are investigating an interstate fraud network after three men were arrested at Jaipur International Airport on Tuesday, 20 May 2025, allegedly attempting to fly to Baghdad, Iraq using forged tourist visas. The Jaipur East Airport Police recovered three fake tourist visas from the accused and have launched a wider probe into the network supplying fraudulent travel documents.
Who Was Arrested
The three accused have been identified as Suresh Kumar (47), a resident of Ambedkar Nagar, Uttar Pradesh; Alok Kumar Singh (31), a resident of Patna, Bihar; and Rupesh Yadav (32), a resident of East Champaran, Bihar. According to DCP (East) Ranjita Sharma, the trio arrived at the airport intending to board a flight to the Iraqi capital.
How the Fraud Unravelled
During routine document verification, airport officials grew suspicious about the authenticity of the visas and detained the men for questioning. The accused reportedly confessed during interrogation that they had been unable to travel on their original multiple-entry Iraq visas and subsequently approached a Jaipur-based agent identified as Mukesh Lakhar, who allegedly promised to procure tourist visas for them.
According to police, the trio arrived in Jaipur on 17 May at the agent's instructions and were put up at a hotel in the Polo Victory area. The following day, Lakhar allegedly handed over the forged documents and coached the men on what to say at immigration — reportedly instructing them to claim they were travelling to Baghdad to repair a machine shipped from Jaipur. When officials pressed further, the three allegedly panicked, leading to their detention and formal arrest.
Case Registered, Network Under Scanner
A case has been registered at the Airport Police Station under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). All three accused have been produced before a court. Police officials confirmed that intensive interrogation is ongoing, with parallel efforts to map the broader network allegedly involved in supplying fake visas and facilitating illegal overseas travel.
Notably, this case points to a pattern of document fraud targeting labour migrants seeking work in West Asia — a route that has seen repeated exploitation by unscrupulous agents across states. The involvement of residents from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, two states that account for a significant share of India's Gulf-bound workforce, underscores the vulnerability of job-seekers to such rackets.
What Happens Next
Investigators are working to establish the full chain of the alleged fraud network, including whether Lakhar operated independently or as part of a larger syndicate with links in other states. The outcome of the probe could lead to further arrests across state lines.
Point of View
Unable to activate legitimate Gulf visas, fall prey to local fixers who charge a premium for documents that don't survive the first immigration check. The real question is not whether Mukesh Lakhar will be charged — he will — but how many similar agents operate with impunity across the Jaipur-Lucknow-Patna corridor. Rajasthan Police's ability to roll up the wider network, rather than stop at the three passengers, will determine whether this case is a genuine disruption or just a headline arrest.
NationPress
12 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why were the three men arrested at Jaipur airport?
They were arrested on 20 May 2025 for allegedly attempting to travel to Baghdad, Iraq, using forged tourist visas. Airport officials grew suspicious during routine document verification and detained them for questioning.
Who is Mukesh Lakhar and what is his alleged role?
Mukesh Lakhar is a Jaipur-based agent who allegedly procured fake tourist visas for the three accused after their original multiple-entry Iraq visas could not be used. He reportedly also coached them on what to tell immigration officials.
What charges have been filed in this case?
A case has been registered at the Airport Police Station under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). All three accused have been produced before a court and remain under interrogation.
What is the broader significance of this arrest?
Police believe the three men are part of a larger interstate fraud network that supplies fake travel documents to migrants seeking work abroad. Investigators are working to identify other members of the syndicate, which may span Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
How did airport officials detect the fake visas?
Suspicion was raised during routine document verification at Jaipur International Airport. When questioned further, the accused allegedly panicked, which led to their formal detention and arrest.
