Fake PMO Official Allegedly Seeks Favours: CBI Files FIR

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has initiated legal proceedings against a Delhi resident for allegedly impersonating an official from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) to secure undue favours. These claims emerged from a complaint filed by an assistant director of the PMO, detailing multiple instances where the accused sought benefits by pretending to be a high-ranking executive.

The accused, identified as P Rama Rao from Rajinder Nagar, has been charged with cheating, personation, and forgery under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Information Technology Act. One notable allegation involves him impersonating a joint secretary to facilitate an admission process at Symbiosis International University, Pune.

Further investigation revealed that Rao used a purported official letterhead to request accommodations and special prayers at Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam. The PMO confirmed to the CBI that Rao is not employed with them. Another alleged accomplice, C Sridhar, mirrored these impersonation tactics to obtain land records from Mysuru authorities, aligning with records used in Rao's previous fraudulent claims.

(With inputs from agencies.)