Mumbai Police Register FIR Over Fraud Attempt on Baba Siddique's Mobile Number
The Bandra police have filed an FIR against an individual who attempted to fraudulently become the authorised signatory of Baba Siddique’s mobile number, which is linked to the family’s real estate and business firms.
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According to the FIR, Dr Arshia Siddique resides in Bandra West and runs a food business called Flavour Food Venture. Baba Siddique’s wife, Shehzeen Siddique, runs Zears Business India LLP, which is a real estate company. Baba Siddique’s mobile number is linked to both these companies. His family has kept the number active in his memory. However, someone allegedly tried to fraudulently take over the authority of the mobile number.
The fraudster created a fake email ID in Shehzeen Siddique’s name and used it to send a fake email to Vodafone, requesting the status of the authorised signatory. The fraudster also accessed Shehzeen Siddique’s Aadhaar number, PAN card, GST number, and the family company’s letterhead. These details were then used through the spoofed email ID to submit a fraudulent request to the mobile company to be listed as the new authorised signatory on Siddique’s number. The fraudulent names involved were Micheal Sharma, Tarun Kumar, Avinash Arora, and Sumit Sharma.
After receiving the email, the mobile company replied to Shehzeen Siddique on June 25. The reply stated that a request had been received for an authorised signatory update and — crucially — CC’d Shehzeen Siddique’s real email ID, revealing that a spoofed account had initiated the request. When Shehzeen received the email, it became clear that someone had made a fake application in her name and had allegedly attempted to fraudulently become the authorised signatory of Baba Siddique’s mobile number.
The Bandra police have registered an FIR under sections 319(2) (cheating by personation), 62 (attempt to commit offences punishable with imprisonment), 335 (making a false document), 336(2) & 336(3) (forgery), and 340(2) (using forged electronic records as genuine) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main issue in this case?
The main issue is an attempt to fraudulently take over the authority of Baba Siddique’s mobile number, which is linked to the family’s real estate and business firms.
Who filed the complaint with the police?
Dr Arshia Siddique, Baba Siddique’s daughter, filed the complaint with the Bandra police.
What steps did the fraudster take to attempt the takeover?
The fraudster created a fake email ID in Shehzeen Siddique’s name, accessed her personal and company documents, and submitted a fraudulent request to the mobile company to be listed as the new authorised signatory.
How was the fraud discovered?
The fraud was discovered when the mobile company replied to Shehzeen Siddique’s real email ID, revealing that a spoofed account had initiated the request for an authorised signatory update.
What legal actions have been taken?
The Bandra police have registered an FIR under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including cheating by personation, attempt to commit offences punishable with imprisonment, making a false document, forgery, and using forged electronic records as genuine.
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