Suspicious Nuclear Data, Dozens Of Maps Recovered From Fake BARC Scientist Arrested In Mumbai

Last Updated:October 30, 2025, 11:51 IST

Police suspect the arrested fake BARC scientist had access to sensitive nuclear-related information after recovering suspicious data and maps from him.

A file photo of the Delhi Police (PTI)

The Mumbai Police have recovered suspicious nuclear data and over a dozen maps from Akhtar Hussain Qutubuddin Ahmed, who posed as a scientist at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) and was arrested last week.

According to a report with NDTV, the seized documents are now being examined to determine if they contain any sensitive or confidential nuclear information.

The report also quoted sources and stated that Akhtar Hussain made several international calls over the past few months, and his call records are now being traced. The police suspect that he was in contact with foreign networks that could be linked to the suspected nuclear data.

The 60-year-old man from Mumbai was arrested for allegedly posing as a fake scientist and travelling abroad under multiple fake identities.

He was taken into custody on October 17 by the Mumbai Police Crime Branch’s Crime Intelligence Unit and has been remanded in police custody till October 24.

Two days back, the Delhi Police also arrested Akhtar Hussain’s brother, 59-year-old Adil, who was earlier deemed dead as declared by his brother.

He was arrested for his alleged involvement in espionage activities, including links with a foreign-based nuclear scientist.

Vani Mehrotra

Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.

Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.

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