Delhi Police Busts ₹23 Lakh Job Scam: Retired Army Officer Duped by Kerala Man

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In a shocking case of job fraud, Delhi Police has arrested a 38-year-old Kerala man, Shibin Raj, for allegedly cheating a retired Army officer of ₹23 lakh on the promise of securing government jobs for his family members. The accused, who had previously been arrested for a similar offense in Kerala in 2022, claimed to have strong connections with officials in the Income Tax Department and the Railways. According to police, the retired Major from Kerala was introduced to Shibin Raj in June this year through an acquaintance serving in the armed forces. The accused allegedly promised to secure jobs for the Major's daughter and niece as Tax Assistants in the Income Tax Department under the Ministry of Finance. Shibin Raj demanded money in installments, claiming it was required for processing, interviews, and medical examinations. Between June and July, the victim and his family members transferred a total of ₹23 lakh to bank accounts allegedly controlled by the accused. However, when the jobs did not materialise, the complainant approached the police and a case was registered. During investigation, technical surveillance and verification of CCTV footage led police to track the accused to a dormitory in Paharganj, where he was arrested. During interrogation, Shibin Raj allegedly revealed that he operated with an associate, Manish Pandey, who posed as an Income Tax Department official. Police are now working to trace and apprehend the co-accused. Further investigation is underway to identify other victims, examine the money trail, and recover the cheated amount.