In a major blow to an inter-state forgery syndicate, the Mata Ramabai Marg (MRA Marg) Police in Fort, Mumbai, have busted a gang accused of printing and circulating fake postal stamps across India, seizing counterfeit stamps worth Rs 27.84 lakh and exposing a scam that allegedly routed Rs 7–8 crore through suspect bank accounts.

The case came to light on September 12, 2025, after a complaint by a 42-year-old postal inspector from Mumbai General Post Office (GPO) triggered a deep dive into irregular stamp circulation. A case was accordingly registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023.