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Who is Harshvardhan Jain? Ghaziabad man busted for running fake embassy posing as diplomat, UP STF seizes 4 luxury cars, Rs 44 lakh cash, and...

DNA Thursday, 24 July 2025 ()
A Ghaziabad man was arrested by Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) for running a fake embassy in Kavi Nagar area for years. He has been identified as Harshvardhan Jain, who claimed to represent 'fictional' micronations like 'Westarctica'.
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News video: Fake Embassy of 'Westarctica' Busted in Ghaziabad: Baron, Luxury Cars, and a Made-Up Nation Unmasked

Fake Embassy of 'Westarctica' Busted in Ghaziabad: Baron, Luxury Cars, and a Made-Up Nation Unmasked 02:14

In a bizarre and shocking discovery, Ghaziabad Police and UP STF uncovered a fake embassy claiming to represent the fictional nation of "Westarctica." Operating from a posh villa in Kavi Nagar, the so-called "Baron" behind the scam had set up a full-fledged diplomatic façade — complete with luxury...

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