Recruitment Scam – Delhi Man Held for Allegedly Cheating Job Seekers of ₹5.5 Lakh

Recruitment Scam –   A man has been arrested by Delhi Police for allegedly cheating 23 unemployed young people by promising them contractual jobs at a government hospital and collecting money from them under false assurances. Investigators said the total amount involved in the alleged fraud exceeds ₹5.5 lakh.

Arrest Made After Multiple Complaints

The accused has been identified as Manish Kumar, a graduate in nursing. Police officials stated that he was taken into custody on June 9 from the GTB Enclave area of Shahdara after several victims approached authorities with complaints regarding a suspected recruitment scam.

According to the investigation, Kumar allegedly targeted job seekers by claiming that contractual vacancies were available at Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital in Dilshad Garden, East Delhi. He reportedly assured candidates that selected applicants would receive a monthly salary of nearly ₹21,000.

False Claims Used to Gain Trust

Police said the accused allegedly built credibility by telling candidates that his father held a senior position at the hospital. He is also accused of claiming that he had close contacts within the hospital administration and could influence the hiring process.

These assurances reportedly convinced many unemployed youths to trust him. As part of the supposed recruitment procedure, the applicants were asked to submit copies of their educational qualifications, Aadhaar cards, and other personal documents.

Money Collected in the Name of Security Deposits

Investigators revealed that Kumar allegedly demanded payments ranging between ₹20,000 and ₹25,000 from each applicant. The money was reportedly collected as a so-called security deposit for securing contractual positions.

The victims were allegedly told that the deposits were necessary to facilitate appointments for posts such as nursing assistants and data entry operators. The promised contracts were said to be valid for periods extending up to three years.

Victims Kept Waiting for Appointments

After receiving the money and documents, the accused allegedly continued communicating with the applicants and assured them that the recruitment process was progressing. Police said he repeatedly informed candidates that appointment letters would be issued soon.

However, despite waiting for an extended period and making repeated inquiries, none of the applicants received any job offer or official communication from the hospital. As doubts began to grow, the victims reportedly contacted Kumar several times seeking updates on their applications.

Investigation Uncovers Alleged Fraud

According to police, the accused eventually stopped responding to calls and messages. His mobile phone was reportedly switched off, and he became untraceable, prompting the victims to approach law enforcement authorities.

During the investigation, police learned that Kumar was allegedly struggling with financial liabilities and had developed addictions to gambling and alcohol. Officers believe these circumstances may have contributed to the alleged scheme, which was reportedly designed to generate money for clearing debts.

Authorities are continuing their investigation to determine whether additional victims may have been affected and to examine all aspects of the alleged fraud. Police have urged job seekers to verify recruitment advertisements and hiring procedures through official channels before making any payments or sharing personal documents