As cases of misuse of Bihar’s digital documentation system rise, a residence certificate application in the name of US President Donald Trump has surfaced in Samastipur district. The incident, which took place in the Mohiuddinnagar zone, is being seen as a deliberate attempt to mock and undermine the state’s administrative process.

According to officials, an unidentified individual submitted the online application using Donald Trump’s name and photo, falsely claiming residence at Village Hasanpur, Ward No. 13, Post Bakarpur, Police Station Mohiuddinnagar, District Samastipur. The application, submitted on July 29, 2025, was logged under Application No. BRCCO/2025/17989735.

During verification, authorities discovered multiple inconsistencies in the application, including a fake Aadhaar number, a manipulated barcode, and a tampered photo. The Circle Officer (CO) immediately rejected the application and flagged it as an intentional act of mischief. “This is a serious violation under the IT Act. A complaint has been filed with the local cyber police station,” the CO stated, confirming that cybercrime investigators are now tracking the IP address and login credentials used to submit the prank application.

This incident is part of a wider pattern of fake residence certificate scams that have recently emerged across Bihar. Authorities have previously received online applications under names such as ‘Dog Babu,’ ‘Nitish Kumari,’ and even ‘Sonalika Tractor, ’ reported from districts including Patna, East Champaran, and Nalanda.

Officials believe these repeated pranks are exploiting loopholes in the online verification system, exposing the state’s vulnerabilities in digital governance. The misuse has raised alarms over the integrity of digital documents and the growing risk of identity fraud.

In response, administrative officers are now considering a technical audit of the portal and implementing stricter KYC verification to prevent further misuse. As Bihar heads into election season, such embarrassing lapses not only damage public trust but also highlight the urgent need for cybersecurity upgrades and stronger administrative oversight.