Fake Drug Inspector Arrested in Jaipur for Extortion and Job Fraud

In a major crackdown, the Brahmpuri police in Jaipur have arrested a man accused of impersonating a Drug Inspector and running an extortion racket targeting chemists, along with a separate job fraud scheme.

The accused, identified as Arun Kumar, was taken into custody on March 10, 2026, after remaining absconding for nearly a year. Police had earlier announced a reward of ₹10,000 for information leading to his arrest.

Modus Operandi: Targeting Chemists Through Fear

According to police officials, Kumar operated a well-planned extortion network with the help of accomplices.An associate would visit medical stores posing as a customer and deliberately request an MTP (Medical Termination of Pregnancy) kit, which is legally sold only against a valid prescription. If the chemist failed to demand the required prescription, the transaction was secretly recorded.

Subsequently, Kumar would contact the chemist while posing as a Drug Inspector. He would use the recorded video as leverage, threatening licence cancellation, heavy penalties, or official raids. He would then demand money in exchange for “settling” the matter.Fearing legal action and reputational damage, several chemists reportedly paid the demanded amounts. Police stated that more victims have started coming forward following Kumar’s arrest.

Parallel Job Fraud Case

Investigations have also revealed Kumar’s involvement in a separate job scam.In November 2022, he allegedly approached a Jaipur resident, Deepak Kumar, and promised to secure a government job for his son in the Rajasthan Secretariat. To gain credibility, he presented forged documents and photographs taken inside the Secretariat premises.He also entered into written agreements assuring that the money would be returned with interest if the job was not arranged.

The victim’s family paid approximately ₹3.20 lakh in instalments before realising they had been defrauded.

Background and Criminal History

Police records indicate that Kumar studied nursing at a private college in Vidhyadhar Nagar between 2016 and 2019 and later worked briefly in private hospitals.He also has a prior criminal record, including an assault case registered at Brahmpuri police station in 2020.

In a previous incident, he reportedly attempted to evade arrest by staging a fake suicide attempt using an effervescent powder to create the appearance of distress.During searches conducted at locations linked to him, police recovered fake certificates, forged stamp papers, counterfeit seals, and other documents designed to appear authentic.

Police Investigation Ongoing

Officials confirmed that Kumar is currently in custody and is being interrogated to identify additional victims and possible accomplices.Authorities believe that the scale of the fraud may be larger than initially estimated and have urged affected individuals to come forward.

Public Advisory

Police have issued a caution to both chemists and job seekers:

•Verify the identity of any official conducting inspections

•Do not make cash payments to individuals claiming to settle legal violations

•Follow all regulatory requirements strictly in pharmaceutical sales

•Avoid dealing with agents promising government jobs in exchange for money

•Rely only on official recruitment channels

Conclusion

The case highlights how fraudsters exploit regulatory fear and employment desperation to carry out organized scams. Authorities have emphasized the importance of vigilance and verification to prevent such incidents.

The report is based on information published by Medical Dialogues and other news article on March 19, 2026. Further investigation is underway.