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Time of India
3 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
‘Baron of Westarctica', Ghaziabad fake diplomat was frequent flier to UK & Dubai
Ghaziabad: The 'baron of Westarctica' was a globetrotter, having travelled abroad 200 times and visiting 30 countries, STF's investigation into the man who ran a fake embassy in Ghaziabad for nine years has found. Harshvardhan Jain, who bestowed on himself fictitious titles from obscure micronations, installed flags to make his Kavi Nagar bungalow the impression of an embassy and had cars with diplomatic number plates parked on the compound, was a frequent flier to the UK and Dubai. The STF has found 25 shell companies registered by Jain and 10 foreign bank accounts in his name. SP (Noida STF) Raj Kumar Mishra said Jain, during his stay at the UK, had come close to India-born Turkish businessman Ahsan Ali Syed, who was arrested in London on Nov 22, 2022, for perpetrating a million-dollar loan fraud between Sept 2010 and May 2011. You Can Also Check: Noida AQI | Weather in Noida | Bank Holidays in Noida | Public Holidays in Noida Syed, who was later extradited to Switzerland, was sentenced to six-and-a-half years in prison by a local court for fraud and fleeing after collecting brokerage money in the name of securing loans for 16 companies. "Together, Jain and Syed had registered several companies abroad, including State Trading Corporation Ltd and East India Company UK Ltd in the UK, Island General Trading Co LLC in the UAE, Indira Overseas Ltd in Mauritius and Cameron Ispat Sarl in Cameroon, Africa," the officer said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Ready for a Glow-Up? [Get Your Reading Now] Learn More Undo Glow-Up Packages from $15 [Sign Up] Learn More Undo Affect Your Future Now! (Book Today) Learn More Undo The STF is now investigating whether these were shell companies used for illicit activities like money laundering, tax evasion or fraud. A blue corner notice may be issued against Jain to understand more about his criminal activities abroad. Also under scanner are two PAN cards recovered during the raid on Jain's bungalow number KB-45 and bank accounts linked to these. Investigators said Jain had six bank accounts in Dubai (UAE), three in the UK and one each in Mauritius and India. More than Rs 23 lakh was deposited in his account at Punjab National Bank's Ghaziabad branch over the last two to three years, another senior officer said. The money was later transferred to other bank accounts. Cops are now probing the money trail and have sought details from the banks. Investigators found that three of the four cars with diplomatic registration plates recovered from the house are over 15 years old and were used for hawala operations. Earlier, cops told TOI that a Mercedes bearing diplomatic registration plates that read 'honorary consul baron Westarctica' found parked outside Jain's bungalow was owned by his father-in-law, Anand Jain. Another car with an 'honorary consigliere principato di Seborga' registration plate was jointly owned by Ghanshyam Jain of Ghaziabad and Amit Shukla of Hardoi. Two other cars seized from the house, both with diplomatic registration plates, are owned by Bhavesh Dugar of Delhi and another by Indra Business Private Limited, Delhi. Cops believe the lavish bungalow, morphed photographs with global leaders, high-end cars were all used as a ruse by Jain to cheat job seekers and businesses by offering fake overseas placements and deals, while also running a hawala network through shell firms. "He lived lavishly, hiring 4-5 bouncers for parties and over 10 when hosting influential business guests," a senior officer said. A diary recovered during the raid lists hundreds of names, contact details, and money-related entries. "We've prepared questions based on the diary and will question Jain once we get custody," the SP added. Two house helpers, Ishwar Singh and Hemant Kumar Rajvanshi, have been made witnesses in the case.
Time of India
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
HC terms strike by staff of subordinate courts as ‘illegal'
1 2 Jaipur: Terming the ongoing strike by employees of subordinate courts as "illegal," a single judge bench of Rajasthan High Court Thursday directed the employees to return to work on Friday morning. The court asked district judges to hold a meeting with the district collector and district SP to ensure alternative working arrangements if employees fail to report for duty by 10.30am on Friday. It also asked district judges to meet with Bar associations to seek voluntary and pro-bono services from young lawyers. On Wednesday, Justice Ashok Kumar Jain had taken cognisance of work being affected in subordinate courts due to the strike and sought a report in this regard from the Registrar Judicial. On Thursday, the Registrar Judicial submitted the report and stated that judicial employees of the state went on mass leave from July 18, because of which work in courts had been affected. "When, in a system, lawyers who are an indispensable part of the system in providing access to justice cannot resort to strike, then how can employees who are getting bread and butter from the money paid as tax by poor citizens of this country resort to strike?" Justice Jain said. He said that in order to maintain essential services, there is the Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA), and to maintain court services, ESMA can be involved. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Up to 70% off | Shop Sale Libas Undo The court specifically stated that if employees fail to join duties, district judges should work out alternative work arrangements. "The Bar association is also requested to assist the respective district judge, and the district judge should initiate disciplinary proceedings against any such employee or group of employees who are at the forefront and instigating others to abstain from work," the court said. Under banner of Rajasthan Judicial Employees Union, the employees are on mass leave to demand cadre restructuring. Surendra Narayan Joshi, president of the union, said this demand has been pending for the past two years. "The full bench of the High Court passed a proposal in this regard on May 6, 2023, and sent it to the state govt, but the govt has not implemented it even after two years," Joshi said.
Indian Express
6 hours ago
- Health
- Indian Express
PGI retrieves more than 28,000 medical case records for research, education purposes
The PGIMER, Chandigarh has retrieved approximately 28,585 medical case records and issued the same to residents authorised by consultants from various departments for research, education, and other official purposes. This initiative aims not only to enhance treatment methods but also to improve medical education and clinical research. The case records are helping doctors, resident doctors, and PhD scholars in case-based analysis for studies. These records support clinical trials, retrospective studies, treatment trend analysis, and diagnostic research. Alongside, the digitisation of patient records is ongoing, with the institute building a digital data bank to allow researchers quick and easy access to older patient files. In addition, anonymised files are being shared with resident doctors for medical education and case discussions. The case records department plays a crucial role in this process by coordinating with various departments and ensuring that records are shared securely for research, education, and administrative purposes. The department also maintains data confidentiality and patient privacy. The institute has taken constructive steps to modernise its record management system. Now, the process of requesting, tracking, and returning case files is being done digitally, making the system more transparent. A resident doctor from the Department of Medicine shared, 'earlier, it took time to get patient files, but now the file request process has become much smoother. Utilising such a large patient database for education and research is a valuable resource for doctors and medical students, and it will also help in shaping future health policies.' The diagnosis and treatment records help both research and studies extensively, and thesis and PhD projects can use actual case data, and researchers can look at patient data to compare new treatment protocols, with more availability of baseline data for multi-centre studies. Sanjay Jain, Dean (Research), PGIMER, highlighted the institute's research milestones, including securing Rs 109 crore in funding and executing 915 projects in 2023-2024. Jain noted that the Best Institutional Research Excellence Award 2024 at the DHR-ICMR Health Research Excellence Summit in New Delhi affirmed the PGIMER's leadership in medical innovation.
Time of India
8 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Academic block at Sunet school to brigde gap between govt, pvt edu
Ludhiana: Deputy commissioner Himanshu Jain Thursday inaugurated a new academic block at Govt Primary Smart School, Sunet, marking a significant step towards enhancing educational infrastructure in the district. The state-of-the-art block, constructed at a cost of Rs 25.5 lakh, was funded by the Nehru Sidhant Kender Trust. The inauguration ceremony was attended by prominent dignitaries, including president of Nehru Sidhant Kender Trust and vice-chairman of Bharti Enterprises, Rakesh Bharti Mittal, vice-president Sunil Gupta, general secretary Bipin Gupta, and other members of the Trust and the local administration. In his address, deputy commissioner Jain expressed heartfelt gratitude to Rakesh Bharti Mittal and the Nehru Sidhant Kender Trust for their generous contribution to the school. He emphasised that the new academic block, equipped with modern facilities, will empower students to access smart and innovative education, enabling them to compete with their peers from private institutions. "This initiative is a crucial step in bridging the gap between govt and private school education, ensuring that our students have access to quality learning environments," Jain said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Use an AI Writing Tool That Actually Understands Your Voice Grammarly Install Now Undo He also highlighted the district administration's commitment to further improving educational infrastructure. "Our goal is to create an environment where students can thrive and develop the skills needed to succeed in a competitive world," Jain said. Addressing the gathering, Rakesh Bharti Mittal reaffirmed the Trust's dedication to educational development and announced that the Nehru Sidhant Kender Trust has adopted Government Primary Smart School, Sunet, and will provide fully equipped smart classrooms to enhance the learning experience. He also praised the collaborative efforts of the Trust, and the district administration in making this project a reality.
Indian Express
8 hours ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Fake diplomat arrested from Ghaziabad: Multiple shell companies, 11 bank accounts in 4 countries — ‘Ambassador of Westarctica's' ops dates back to 2 decades
After the Uttar Pradesh Police's Special Task Force (STF) busted a fake embassy operating from a rented house in Ghaziabad's Kavi Nagar, and arrested a man who claimed to be the 'Ambassador of Westarctica', the police on Thursday said that they have uncovered a complex international financial web – stretching from Rajasthan's marble mines to banks in Dubai, Mauritius and the United Kingdom. In a statement released on Wednesday, the STF said that 47-year-old Harsh Vardhan Jain had registered multiple shell companies abroad and maintained at least 11 bank accounts in four countries. It added that Jain's financial operations dated back to nearly two decades and were built on a 'modus operandi of fraud, hawala and brokerage' carried out under the garb of international diplomacy. The police said that Jain, who was arrested late Tuesday, has admitted during questioning that he worked closely with controversial figures like godman Chandraswami and arms dealer Adnan Khashoggi during his time in London. He also allegedly partnered with Ehsan Ali Syed, a Hyderabad-based businessman who took Turkish citizenship and is now serving a six-and-a-half-year sentence in Switzerland for defrauding multiple companies by promising large loans and taking brokerage fees in advance. According to the STF, Jain's ties to Syed were facilitated by Chandraswami, who introduced the two during Jain's stay in London in the early 2000s. It added that one of Syed's firms, Western Advisory Group – based in Switzerland and Bahrain – collected over 25 million pounds in brokerage from Swiss companies between 2008 and 2011. 'In collaboration with Ehsan, Harsh Vardhan formed several shell firms, including State Trading Corporation Limited, East India Company UK Limited, Island General Trading Co LLC (UK), Indira Overseas Limited (Mauritius), and Cameron Ispat SARL (Cameroon),' the STF said. Investigators have also identified at least six bank accounts that have been linked to Jain in UAE, three in UK, one in Mauritius, and one in India, the STF said. According to the STF, Jain's father J D Jain was a reputed industrialist and the owner of Jain Rolling Mill in Ghaziabad. '…there were mines in Banswara and Kakroli in Rajasthan by the name of Indira Marbles and 'JD Marbles', where (Jain) has also worked. Marble was also exported to London from these mines,' it added. In his statement, the police said, Jain has said that after completing his education, he had moved to Dubai in 2006 and allegedly began duping businessmen in the name of providing jobs abroad. 'He worked as a broker in Gulf and African countries. When he returned to India in 2011, he resumed operations from his family home before shifting to the rented bungalow,' the STF statement said. Jain, who the police said holds an MBA degree from London, had allegedly been using his connections and the illusion of a diplomatic clout to convince businessmen that he could secure them international deals and jobs abroad. 'He used false flags, fake diplomatic number plates, forged passports and seals to give the impression of being an influential international broker,' Senior Superintendent of Police (STF) Ghule Sushil Chandrabhan had told The Indian Express. He had also acquired honorary 'ambassador' and 'consigliere' titles from several self-styled micronations like Seborga, Poulvia, and Lodonia, which he used to influence people and extract money, police had said.
