Mumbai Police Nab Kingpin of Fake Passport Racket in Jamshedpur
The Mumbai police have made a significant breakthrough by arresting Monajir Khan, the alleged mastermind of a fake passport syndicate, from Jamshedpur. Khan is accused of creating forged passports for international agents and has amassed substantial assets.
Fake PassportMonajir KhanMumbai PoliceJamshedpurIsiReal Estate MumbaiNov 01, 2025
According to officials, Monajir operated a travel and documentation agency named Asian International near Mango Chowk, where he dealt in passport and visa processing. Acting on intelligence inputs, the Mumbai police arrested him and initially took him to Mango police station for interrogation. He was produced before a local court the next day and remanded to transit custody for transfer to Mumbai.
During a raid at his office, the police seized four hard drives, a laptop, a CPU, and several suspicious documents. Investigators revealed that Monajir possessed advanced digital tools to manipulate passport data and was in contact with international agents and middlemen involved in sending people abroad through forged documents.
Sources disclosed that Monajir has a criminal record dating back to 2017, when he was arrested for vandalizing the Mango Notified Area Committee (MNAC) office and stealing computer hard drives. He was jailed but later released on bail. His current arrest is part of an interstate investigation. Earlier, Delhi police had apprehended Adil Hussain in the same case, while Mumbai police’s Special Cell had arrested Akhter Hussain, Adil’s brother. Both reportedly named Monajir during questioning.
Investigations revealed that Monajir had arranged a fake passport and visa for Akhtar Hussain under the alias Alexander. Akhtar Hussain’s name had previously surfaced in a 2004 nuclear espionage case, in which he was accused of attempting to sell classified Indian nuclear information. Police also discovered that Monajir ran an illegal passport and visa network with his brother Danish Khan, who operates a travel agency called Sky World Office in Mango.
Monajir provided overseas recruitment contacts, while Danish allegedly extorted large sums from people under the guise of arranging foreign jobs. The duo has reportedly been running this racket for over 15 years, amassing immense wealth. Authorities claim that the Khan family has acquired assets worth crores of rupees, including luxury cars, real estate, and multiple properties.
Suspicious documents were also seized from a mobile shop owned by Monajir’s father and brother. Locals in Zakirnagar said they were unaware of Monajir’s arrest, as his family and employees kept the matter under wraps, even opening the office the next day to avoid suspicion.
The police are now probing whether the forged passports were used to send individuals abroad for illegal or terror-linked activities. Jamshedpur police have handed over all seized digital devices and records to Mumbai police for forensic examination to uncover the full extent of the operation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Monajir Khan?
Monajir Khan is the alleged mastermind of a fake passport syndicate who was arrested by the Mumbai police from Jamshedpur. He is accused of creating forged passports for international agents and running an extensive network of illegal passport and visa services.
What was Monajir Khan's role in the passport racket?
Monajir Khan operated a travel and documentation agency named Asian International near Mango Chowk. He provided overseas recruitment contacts and possessed advanced digital tools to manipulate passport data. He was in contact with international agents and middlemen involved in sending people abroad through forged documents.
What evidence did the police find during the raid?
During the raid at Monajir Khan's office, the police seized four hard drives, a laptop, a CPU, and several suspicious documents. They also found advanced digital tools used to manipulate passport data and suspicious documents from a mobile shop owned by his father and brother.
What is the current status of the investigation?
The police are now probing whether the forged passports were used to send individuals abroad for illegal or terror-linked activities. Jamshedpur police have handed over all seized digital devices and records to Mumbai police for forensic examination to uncover the full extent of the operation.
What are the next steps in the case?
The next steps involve a thorough forensic examination of the seized digital devices and records. The police will also continue to investigate the network of international agents and middlemen involved in the passport racket to ensure all responsible parties are brought to justice.
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