Keonjhar: The Keonjhar police have arrested the prime accused behind a massive recruitment scam at the district government medical college, exposing a large-scale fraud operation that duped numerous job seekers with false promises of employment in exchange for hefty bribes.
Key Highlights of the Scam
✔️ ‘Super Broker’ Arrested: The accused, a former sweeper at the hospital, allegedly masterminded the fraud, promising job seekers positions in the Keonjhar Government Medical College before official recruitment announcements were made.
✔️ Bribes Ranging from ₹50,000 to ₹2,00,000: Applicants were charged large sums of money, either through cash payments or online transfers.
✔️ Fake Job Identity Cards & Offer Letters Issued: The scam victims were given fraudulent ID cards and job offers to make the process appear legitimate.
✔️ No Jobs, No Refunds: Despite collecting money from 114 candidates, no one received employment, and those who demanded refunds were allegedly threatened and met with hostility.
✔️ Massive Evidence Seized: Police recovered 15 ATM cards, two mobile phones, and multiple fake job letters during the arrest.
Investigation and Police Action
🔍 Viral Video Exposure: Footage surfaced during the investigation showing the accused handling large amounts of cash, further confirming the scam’s scale.
🔍 Higher-Level Involvement Suspected: Authorities suspect that a portion of the bribe money may have been funneled to individuals higher up in the system.
🔍 Keonjhar SP Nitin Kusalkar: Assured the public of a thorough investigation and stated, “All those involved will face arrest.”
Conclusion
The Keonjhar recruitment scam is a stark reminder of the risks job seekers face in the pursuit of employment. Authorities urge aspirants to verify recruitment announcements through official channels to avoid falling prey to such fraudulent schemes.
