Noida Police Bust Staged Robbery, Arrest Five in Carefully Orchestrated Hoax

According to police officials, the accused conspired to stage a robbery using a fake firearm and falsely claimed that ₹2 lakh had been looted near the Sector 62 underpass in Noida. The complaint suggested that the incident involved armed assailants, prompting an immediate police response and a detailed investigation into the alleged crime.

As the inquiry progressed, officers from Sector 63 police station began noticing inconsistencies in the statements and sequence of events described by the complainants. Acting on technical and physical clues gathered during the probe, the police unraveled the false narrative and identified those involved in planning and executing the staged incident.

The investigation led to the arrest of five individuals, including a former employee of the company and a driver who had allegedly played a central role in fabricating the robbery story. During the arrests, police recovered a fake pistol used to lend credibility to the false claim, along with the entire ₹2 lakh amount that had been reported as looted.

Officials stated that the plan was meticulously devised in advance, with each accused assigned a specific role to make the incident appear genuine. However, sustained questioning and evidence-based investigation ultimately exposed the hoax.

The case underscores the increasing vigilance of law enforcement agencies in tackling not only violent crime but also fabricated complaints that divert police resources and undermine public trust. Authorities have reiterated that strict legal action will be taken against those found deliberately misleading the police through false criminal reports.