Kolkata: An employment fraud was uncovered in Cossipore, where a man allegedly duped job seekers of more than Rs 16 lakh each by promising them jobs at a central govt factory. Primary suspect Mrityunjay Prasad, a resident of Baruipur, is absconding. Cops said he posed as a high-ranking central govt official with authority to facilitate job placements in a quota system.
Two victims filed complaints at the Cossipore police station this week after discovering their appointment letters and ID cards were fraudulent. Police sources indicate the actual number of victims could be higher, with total losses potentially reaching several million rupees.
"The accused presented convincing documentation and leveraged the prestige of govt employment to gain victims' trust," said an officer.
The fraud was exposed when the victims attempted to report for work, only to learn from factory authorities that no such recruitment drive existed and their documentation was fake.
"We initiated a thorough investigation and are looking into the possibility of an organised network behind this scam. We urge other potential victims to file complaints," said an officer.
Police registered a case under relevant sections of the BNS for fraud and forgery, and are examining financial records and documentation, as well as CCTV footage, to identify more victims and accomplices of Prasad.
Kolkata: An employment fraud was uncovered in Cossipore, where a man allegedly duped job seekers of more than Rs 16 lakh each by promising them jobs at a central govt factory. Primary suspect Mrityunjay Prasad, a resident of Baruipur, is absconding. Cops said he posed as a high-ranking central govt official with authority to facilitate job placements in a quota system.
Two victims filed complaints at the Cossipore police station this week after discovering their appointment letters and ID cards were fraudulent. Police sources indicate the actual number of victims could be higher, with total losses potentially reaching several million rupees.
"The accused presented convincing documentation and leveraged the prestige of govt employment to gain victims' trust," said an officer.
The fraud was exposed when the victims attempted to report for work, only to learn from factory authorities that no such recruitment drive existed and their documentation was fake.
"We initiated a thorough investigation and are looking into the possibility of an organised network behind this scam. We urge other potential victims to file complaints," said an officer.
Police registered a case under relevant sections of the BNS for fraud and forgery, and are examining financial records and documentation, as well as CCTV footage, to identify more victims and accomplices of Prasad.