VARANASI, Dec. 27 -- Azamgarh police on Friday arrested a man for allegedly cheating people of lakhs of rupees by posing as the Basic Education Officer of Azamgarh.

The accused, identified as Ram Singh, a resident of Bandipatti Chauraha, Handia in Prayagraj, also issued fake appointment letters for ECCE (Early Childhood Care and Education) teacher posts. Two mobile phones were recovered from his possession, said police.

A police officer said that the accused was cheating candidates by posing as the Basic Education Officer (BSA) of Azamgarh and promising them selection or appointment letters for ECCE teacher positions. He created a fake email ID - uttarpradeshbsaofficeazamgarh@gmail.com - in the name of the BSA and used the officer's nam...