The Special Task Force (STF) of Uttar Pradesh has startled security and intelligence agencies by arresting Harshvardhan from Ghaziabad, uncovering the masquerade he orchestrated under the guise of a fake 'embassy' in the Kavinagar locality. Harshvardhan Jain falsely declared himself an ambassador for countries that don't even exist on the world map. This sham was not only built on false identities but also facilitated illegal operations involving hawala and foreign currency exchanges.
Embassies Under Fictional Country Names
The STF probe discovered that Harshvardhan Jain posed as an ambassador for invented 'micronations' or fantasy countries. Embassies were purportedly set up for West Arctica, Saborga, Poulvia, and Lodonia—none of which can be found in online searches. For instance, searching Saborga reveals it to be a village and not recognized as a country. Poulvia leads to nothing but individual titles, while Lodania shows up as a lab name. West Arctica is known for an NGO working alongside the United Nations.
Harshvardhan recreated an entire embassy setup in a rented mansion located in Ghaziabad's KB 35 Kavinagar. It included foreign flags, counterfeit diplomatic passports, and fake documents that deceived many into believing he was an international diplomat.
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He was also known for creating Fake Photos with PM Modi
On July 22, 2025, the Noida STF raided the fake embassy and arrested Harshvardhan Jain. Interrogation revealed he manipulated images with prominent figures like Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former President APJ Abdul Kalam, and other foreign dignitaries to amplify his influence. His deceitful operations involved luring people with fake overseas job offers, conducting hawala transactions through shell companies, trading counterfeit passports and foreign currencies, and mediating private companies' fictitious foreign associations.
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Harshvardhan's Shady Past
Harshvardhan Jain is not a new name in crime. In 2011, he faced charges of possessing illegal satellite phones, with an FIR lodged at Kavinagar station. He's also reportedly had links with controversial spiritual guru Chandraswami and international arms dealer Adnan Khashoggi, indicating his involvement in not just local, but suspicious worldwide activities.
What Did STF Find?
During the STF search, items seized included four luxury cars with diplomatic plates, 12 diplomatic passports forged in the names of fake micronations, counterfeit documents with stamps from the Ministry of External Affairs, two false PAN cards, 34 different company and country fake seals, two fake press cards, 4,470,000 in cash, multiple foreign currencies, and 18 diplomatic number plates. All of these were used by the accused to pose as an international diplomatic figure.
Currently, a case has been registered against the accused at Kavinagar station, Ghaziabad, and the investigation is ongoing. The STF is probing into financial dealings, identifying companies enticed with overseas connections, and exploring links to hawala networks. Investigative agencies believe this case may root itself beyond national boundaries.
