In a bizarre case of impersonation, Mirnank Singh, a resident of Faridabad, Haryana, was arrested for posing as a senior Goa government officer and availing services worth ₹2.09 lakh at a resort in Mandrem. Singh stayed at the resort from January 2 to 4, taking advantage of various services without payment, including accommodation and amenities. His actions were discovered when the resort management grew suspicious and alerted the authorities. The police swiftly intervened, arresting Singh and charging him under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), particularly those related to fraud and impersonation. The investigation is ongoing, and Singh is likely to face further charges based on the evidence gathered during the police inquiry.
This incident serves as a reminder of the increasing number of fraud cases involving impersonation and deception, highlighting the need for stricter verification systems in the hospitality sector. The arrest of Singh has been met with a mix of disbelief and relief from the resort management, who expressed concern over the ease with which he managed to deceive them.