Delhi Police have dismantled a sophisticated fake job syndicate with international ties, arresting two men, including the alleged mastermind, for defrauding a Delhi resident of Rs 3.12 lakh with false promises of employment in Australia. The arrests of Sahdev Singh (37) and his associate Neeraj (37) followed an intensive three-day operation spanning 1,000 km across Uttar Pradesh, culminating in their capture in Etah, authorities announced on Friday.

The case surfaced after a 40-year-old hospitality and tourism management professional from Burari lodged a complaint on September 6, alleging he was duped by a scammer posing as “Mayank Pandey.” The victim was contacted through a social media group, where the accused built trust by arranging a visa to Vietnam. Subsequently, the scammer convinced the victim to transfer Rs 3.12 lakh to demonstrate a cryptocurrency balance of USDT 3,000, claiming it was necessary for an Australian visa and job. When neither materialized, and no refund was issued, the victim alerted the police.

During interrogation, Singh revealed his connections to racketeers in Vietnam running similar fake job syndicates targeting Indians seeking opportunities in Australia and Canada. To evade detection, Singh operated under multiple aliases—Mayank Pandey, Rahul Kumar, and Ajay Yadav—and used foreign SIM cards to mask his identity. A dedicated police team employed technical surveillance to track the suspects, uncovering a web of deceit that preyed on vulnerable job seekers.

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Police have frozen several bank accounts linked to the accused, recovering Rs 78,920 belonging to the victim. They also seized two mobile phones, multiple SIM cards, passbooks, cheque books, and debit cards as evidence. The investigation is ongoing to identify additional victims and trace the money trail, which may lead to further arrests and expose the full extent of the international network.

This bust highlights the growing menace of online job scams exploiting aspirational professionals in India. Authorities are urging the public to verify job offers through official channels and report suspicious activities promptly. As Delhi Police deepen their probe, this case serves as a stark warning to job seekers about the perils of trusting unverified recruiters in the digital age.

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