OB FRAUD MODULE BUSTED BY PS CYBER EAST; TWO ACCUSED ARRESTED FOR CHEATING JOB SEEKERS THROUGH FAKE OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT OFFERS

BRIEF:
In a significant breakthrough against organised cybercrime, the staff of PS Cyber, East District, Delhi has dismantled a cyber-fraud syndicate engaged in cheating job seekers under the false pretext of overseas employment with reputed foreign companies, including Toyota Japan and Nippon Steel Corporation Japan. Two accused persons have been arrested in connection with the racket.

INCIDENT:
A complaint was received from complainant “R” alleging that unknown persons had induced her to deposit ₹1,63,000/- on the false assurance of securing employment in Japan. On the basis of this complaint, E-FIR No. 140/25 dated 22/12/2025 u/s 318(4)/319(2) BNS was registered at PS Cyber, East District. The fraudsters posed as recruitment consultants and officials of reputed foreign companies, inducing the complainant to deposit money on various pretexts including documentation charges, verification charges, attestation charges, visa processing fees, and other employment-related formalities.

INVESTIGATION:
During investigation, a detailed analysis of the money trail was conducted. It was established that the cheated amount had been routed through multiple beneficiary bank accounts. Investigation identified a key beneficiary account belonging to Kush Bhatnagar, into which ₹1,27,400/- was directly credited as the first-layer transaction. Further financial analysis revealed that the funds were subsequently distributed through multiple accounts, including the account of co-accused Amit, who received ₹14,850/- and facilitated the withdrawal and onward transfer of the cheated funds.
A dedicated police team from PS Cyber, East District visited Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh and conducted extensive field investigation. Based on sustained interrogation and examination of bank records, digital evidence, and money trail analysis, sufficient incriminating evidence was gathered against both accused. Accordingly, they were arrested as per law. Further investigation established that both accused persons were active members of an organised cyber fraud syndicate targeting job seekers across India.