Fake IAS Officer Kalpana Bhagwat Under Scanner as Major Fraud Network Unfolds Across Maharashtra

Fresh revelations in the Kalpana Bhagwat case show a wide-ranging fraud involving fake promises of Padma Shri, Rajya Sabha seats, high-level transfers and visa approvals. Police have identified dozens of victims across several districts.

Mumbai, December 3, 2025: The investigation into fake IAS officer Kalpana Bhagwat has taken a serious turn, with new information pointing to a deep and organised fraud network that targeted political leaders and influential individuals across Maharashtra. Bhagwat, who created a storm in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and nearby districts, reportedly used the lure of prestigious awards and political positions to extract large sums of money.

According to police sources, Bhagwat and her close associate Dimpy Harjai promised Padma Shri awards, Rajya Sabha seats and high-level government favors to multiple people. Dimpy, who previously worked as a driver for an administrative officer in Delhi, played a key role in securing fake credentials and helping Bhagwat maintain her image as a senior government official.

Investigators revealed that Bhagwat contacted leaders from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Ahilyanagar, Amravati and Hingoli, among other regions, and several of them paid money believing her promises. Police have now issued notices to 28 individuals who were in regular communication with her, including a former Vice Chancellor of Nagpur University and a senior academic residing in Pune.

CIDCO police recently recorded the statement of Pathan, a Pune resident who had provided a certificate describing Bhagwat as an “excellent IAS officer and social worker.” The authenticity of this certificate is now under scrutiny.

Further investigation shows that Bhagwat frequently travelled to Jaipur and Delhi, claiming meetings in the Power Ministry and Home Department. She also promised visas, major transfers and government approvals. Shockingly, she lived for six months in a five-star hotel with her mother, paying nearly ₹7,000 per day.

Police are now examining her personal relationships as well, including her live-in partner from Afghanistan, whose family reportedly lives in Pakistan. Officers believe many more layers of the fraud may unravel in the coming days.

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