In a major crackdown, the Delhi Police have arrested two men from Jaipur for allegedly running a fake recruitment racket for Assistant Sub-Inspectors (ASI). The duo is charged with promising job placements in the Delhi Police. The racket was collecting large sums of money from unsuspecting aspirants and then vanishing once payments were made. The scam has triggered alarm and anguish among job-seekers and their families.
How the racket operated and arrests were made
The police reports mention that the accused identified themselves as recruitment agents with influence in the Delhi Police. They contacted potential candidates, claiming that they could arrange appointments for the ASI post in exchange for a substantial “processing fee.”
The men allegedly played with the aspirations of hundreds of young job-seekers. The job seekers were mostly from economically weaker backgrounds and desperately wanted government employment.
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Acting on a complaint, the Delhi Police’s cybercrime unit tracked down the two prime suspects to Jaipur. The arrests came after phone records, bank transactions, and repeated testimonies enabled them to establish a pattern of fraud. During interrogation, the accused reportedly admitted to creating fake offer letters and forging official seals to lend legitimacy to their scheme.
Police officials have assured all those affected that efforts are underway to trace additional accomplices and recover stolen funds. The authorities have also urged aspirants to depend on official recruitment portals and issued notifications before taking any step based on third-party promises.
Impact on aspirants and official warnings
The incident has reignited concerns about recruitment scams targeting youths aspiring to government jobs. The aspirants often fall prey to fraudsters who manipulate their lack of access to verified information and eagerness to secure stable employment.
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Delhi Police have instructed people to verify announcements through official government websites. They emphasised that all legitimate recruitment drives are publicly notified and transparent in their processes. Many victims of the scam are still in shock from financial losses and emotional distress.
