A fake PMO official Mumbai case took a surprising turn after 24-year-old Rohan Parikh claimed in court that he was himself a victim of a scam. Parikh was arrested along with his bodyguard Dilip Kunde near Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s event venue in Mumbai on Monday night.Key HighlightsRohan Parikh, 24, was carrying a digital image of a fake PMO identity card.His bodyguard, Dilip Kunde, was allegedly carrying a gun.The two were detained at Jio World Plaza in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC).A Mumbai court sent both accused to police custody until September 11, 2026.Police are also looking for a third accused, Prathamesh Bagul, 26.What Happened at the Mumbai Mall?The incident happened at Jio World Plaza in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex on Monday night, September 7. The mall was close to the venue linked to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled event and the Global Fintech Fest Mumbai programme.Security guards reportedly stopped the duo after objecting to Kunde allegedly carrying a gun inside the mall.During the incident, Parikh reportedly showed security personnel a digital photograph of an identity card on his mobile phone. The card claimed that he was connected with the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).The security team became suspicious and informed the police.Who Were the Two Men?Police arrested Rohan Parikh, 24, and Dilip Kunde, who was working as Parikh’s bodyguard.Police are investigating how the fake PMO identity card was created and where the forged credential came from. Investigators are also searching for Prathamesh Bagul, 26, who has been identified as another accused and is currently absconding.The case has raised questions about a possible PMO impersonation case and the misuse of government identity credentials.Related Instagram Post :Fake PMO Official Detained Near PM Modi’sDefence Claims Parikh Was DupedThe case took an unexpected turn in court on Tuesday."Parikh’s lawyer claimed that the young man was actually a victim of an elaborate scam. According to the defence, an individual identified as Tarun Kapoor or Gupta allegedly approached Parikh in December 2024 and offered him an advisory position connected to the PMO.;The lawyer claimed that Parikh received an offer letter and a photograph of a PMO identity card. He was allegedly told to hire a personal bodyguard, which led him to engage Kunde.The defence also said Parikh had recently returned from London and had gone to the mall only to buy perfume and personal items.These claims are part of the defence’s argument and have not been established as facts by the court.Mumbai Police Investigation ContinuesPolice sought custody of both men to investigate the source of the forged credential and to locate the third accused.The court sent Rohan Parikh and Dilip Kunde to police custody until September 11.Police also clarified that the incident was not connected to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled Global Fintech Fest 2026 programme.The fake PMO official detained case remains under investigation, and authorities are expected to examine the alleged identity card, the gun, the role of the absconding accused and the wider circumstances surrounding the incident.Also Read : PM Modi Targets Rahul Gandhi in Gujarat, Says Truth Will Defeat ‘Jhooth Ki Goonj’
