Air India Job Scam – Mankhurd Police Arrest 11 in Dehradun Call Centre Raid
Air India Job Scam – Mumbai police have uncovered an alleged job fraud network that reportedly used a fake call centre in Dehradun to target people seeking work with Air India. The Mankhurd Police arrested 11 people after tracing the operation to Uttarakhand, officials said. The group is accused of collecting money from job applicants by offering false assurances of employment at Air India’s Mumbai office.
Fake recruitment offers used to target job seekers
Investigators said the suspects operated a structured call centre and contacted candidates with claims of available positions at Air India. The callers allegedly presented the offers as genuine recruitment opportunities and persuaded applicants that they had been shortlisted for jobs.
After gaining the confidence of potential candidates, the group allegedly asked them to deposit money for various stages of the supposed hiring process. These payments were described as registration charges, document processing fees and training expenses. Police believe the calls were designed to make the false recruitment process appear legitimate.
Complaint led to the police investigation
The case came to light after a complainant approached Mankhurd Police Station on February 27, 2026. According to the complaint, the person was allegedly cheated of Rs 2.68 lakh after being promised a job opportunity linked to Air India.
Following the complaint, police registered a case under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Information Technology Act. Officers then began examining phone records, digital payment details and other technical evidence connected to the alleged fraud.
Technical tracking points police to Dehradun
Police said their investigation led them to Dehradun, where the suspected call centre was operating. A team from Mankhurd Police travelled to the Uttarakhand city after gathering information through technical surveillance and data analysis.
The team carried out a raid at the location and detained 11 people believed to be connected with the alleged operation. Officials said the call centre had been set up with equipment that could be used to contact and manage a large number of potential victims.
Devices and call centre equipment seized
During the raid, police seized a laptop, 13 mobile phones and the call centre infrastructure allegedly used in the scam. The devices are expected to be examined as part of the ongoing investigation.
Authorities are reviewing digital records and communication data to identify the number of people who may have received calls from the group. Investigators are also checking whether money was collected from other job seekers in Mumbai or elsewhere in the country.
Senior officers supervised the operation
The action was conducted under the supervision of Dhananjay Kulkarni, Additional Commissioner of Police for the East Regional Department, and Sameer Sheikh, Deputy Commissioner of Police for Zone 6.
Police said the inquiry is continuing and further action may follow if evidence points to additional victims or individuals involved in the alleged employment fraud. Job seekers have been advised to verify recruitment notices through official company channels before making any payment connected with a job application.