Delhi Man Arrested for Impersonating Oman Diplomat Using Fake Documents

66-year-old KS Rana misused forged credentials to obtain VIP privileges and was caught after police questioned his suspicious requests.

KS Rana, a 66-year-old resident of Delhi, was arrested in Ghaziabad for posing as the High Commissioner of Oman using fake documents and a Mercedes with counterfeit diplomatic plates.
Rana sought VIP protocols, including police escorts and security arrangements, by submitting fabricated letters to authorities in multiple cities, including Ghaziabad, Mathura, and Faridabad.
Authorities became suspicious when Rana incorrectly identified himself as a 'High Commissioner,' a title not used by Oman's diplomatic representatives, who are referred to as ambassadors.
Rana's background includes roles as a professor, trade commissioner for an NGO, and vice chancellor of four universities, though many of his claims are under investigation for authenticity.
Police recovered fake documents, 46 visiting cards, and a Mercedes with false diplomatic registration, and have charged Rana under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for impersonation and forgery.