The Allahabad High Court has granted bail to one of the accused in the Ghaziabad “fake embassy” case, where a man allegedly posed as a diplomat and operated a bogus consulate.

The accused was projected as a “Royal Advisor” and “Consul” of entities that were either fictitious or not officially recognised.

The case came to light after a crackdown by the Uttar Pradesh STF, which uncovered a well-orchestrated setup functioning under the guise of a diplomatic mission.

As per the prosecution, the accused was part of a network that relied on forged documents and fake diplomatic identities to mislead people.

The group is suspected of duping individuals by offering false promises of jobs and foreign connections.

While granting bail, the Court considered the nature of the allegations, the evidence placed on record, and the stage of the investigation. Without commenting on the merits of the case, it observed that continued custody of the accused was not necessary at this point and allowed the bail plea, subject to conditions.

The alleged fake embassy was reportedly being run from a residential property in Ghaziabad, complete with diplomatic-style symbols, number plates and fabricated credentials. During the investigation, authorities also recovered cash, foreign currency and several documents.

The matter is still under investigation.