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Arms License Fraud: Businessman Arrested in Mumbai
30 May
Summary
- Businessman arrested for using forged documents.
- Fake Nagaland arms license submitted to Mumbai police.
- Accused failed to report firearm possession to authorities.
A 36-year-old businessman has been arrested in Mumbai for allegedly using a forged arms license. Faiz Irfan Adenwala was taken into custody by the Khar police on Friday. The arrest stems from allegations that Adenwala illegally renewed his arms license, which was originally issued by Nagaland. He reportedly used fraudulent documents, including a fake Police Clearance Certificate, to achieve this.
Authorities stated that Adenwala was found in possession of firearms based on this allegedly illicitly obtained license. Furthermore, he is accused of failing to provide the required mandatory information about his firearm to the Brihanmumbai Police Commissionerate. The court remanded Adenwala to police custody until June 2, with further investigation ongoing.
