In Odisha’s Jagatsinghpur district, a man was lured with the promise of a secure post in the Indian Railways. The fraudsters posed as recruiters and convinced him that paying large sums upfront was necessary to “process” the appointment. Over time, he transferred around ₹25 lakh through bank deposits and online payments, trusting their assurances. When no job materialized, the victim approached police. Investigators uncovered that the job never existed, and two suspects have been arrested. Authorities say more victims may come forward as the racket appears to have targeted multiple people with similar tactics.
- Date: September 2025
- Evidence: None
- Actions tried: Police/FIR
- Outcome: Lost
- City: Jagatsinghpur
- Sector: Government Services
- Trap Type: Job Scam
Story
In Odisha’s Jagatsinghpur district, a man was lured with the promise of a secure post in the Indian Railways. The fraudsters posed as recruiters and convinced him that paying large sums upfront was necessary to “process” the appointment. Over time, he transferred around ₹25 lakh through bank deposits and online payments, trusting their assurances. When no job materialized, the victim approached police. Investigators uncovered that the job never existed, and two suspects have been arrested. Authorities say more victims may come forward as the racket appears to have targeted multiple people with similar tactics.
Quick Facts
- Date: 20250917
Actions Tried
- police_fir
