Railway Jobs – CBI Registers Case Over Alleged ₹20 Lakh Recruitment Fraud
Railway Jobs – The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has launched a detailed investigation into an alleged railway recruitment fraud in which a South Central Railway technician is accused of cheating a woman and her son out of ₹20 lakh by promising government jobs that never existed.
CBI Begins Investigation Into Alleged Railway Recruitment Fraud
The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered a criminal case against a South Central Railway employee along with several unidentified public servants in connection with an alleged recruitment scam. Investigators claim the accused collected a large amount of money from a family by assuring them of employment in the Indian Railways through illegal means.
The case has been registered by the CBI’s Anti-Corruption Bureau in Visakhapatnam after receiving a formal complaint from a resident of Andhra Pradesh’s West Godavari district. Officials said the investigation also received the required approval from the Union Ministry of Railways before legal proceedings were initiated.
Technician Accused Of Offering Jobs In Exchange For Money
According to the First Information Report (FIR), the main accused has been identified as Moganati Kishore Kumar, who works as a Technician Grade-I at the Carriage and Wagon Depot in Machilipatnam under the Vijayawada Division of South Central Railway.
The complainant alleged that she first met Kumar through a relative in August 2021. During their interactions, he allegedly claimed he could arrange appointments by influencing officials at the Divisional Railway Manager’s office in Vijayawada. He reportedly promised an office staff position at a railway reservation counter for the woman and a Ticket Collector post for her son, Achyuta Varma.
Payments Totalled ₹20 Lakh Over Several Years
The complaint states that the accused gradually collected ₹20 lakh from the family between 2021 and November 2025. Investigators said ₹12 lakh was transferred through digital payment platform PhonePe using mobile numbers belonging to the complainant and her relatives. The remaining ₹8 lakh was allegedly handed over in cash on different occasions.
Officials believe the payments were made after repeated assurances that the recruitment process was progressing and that appointment letters would be issued once formalities were completed.
Fake Railway Documents Allegedly Used To Maintain Deception
The investigation further revealed that the accused allegedly supplied forged recruitment-related documents to convince the victims that they had successfully advanced through the selection process. These included fabricated examination results and documents designed to resemble official railway records.
The alleged fraud surfaced when the complainant became concerned over continuous delays in receiving appointment orders. She later verified the documents independently and discovered that they were not genuine. Following this, she approached the authorities with a written complaint seeking an investigation into the matter.
Railway Ministry Approval Cleared Way For Probe
Officials said the Railway Board informed the CBI that the competent authority, the Union Minister for Railways, had granted statutory approval under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, allowing investigators to proceed against the railway employee.
With the required permission in place, the CBI formally registered the case and has begun examining financial transactions, documentary evidence and the possible involvement of other unidentified public servants who may have played a role in the alleged scheme.
Charges Filed Under BNS And Prevention Of Corruption Act
The accused has been booked under multiple provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, including offences related to criminal conspiracy, cheating and forgery intended to facilitate cheating. The case also includes charges under Section 7A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
The CBI is continuing its investigation to determine whether additional individuals were involved in the alleged recruitment fraud and to establish the full extent of the case based on the evidence collected.