A bizarre cyber fraud called “All India Pregnant Job Service” has exploded across India, particularly targeting desperate men in Bihar through Facebook and Instagram ads promising Rs 10-15 lakh for impregnating childless women. Bihar Police busted several gangs in Nawada district, arresting 8 members including minors, though kingpins remain at large; victims lose lakhs to escalating fees with no real job existing.
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Bizarre Scam Preys on Desperation and Taboo
Scammers lure unemployed men with lurid ads: “Make childless women pregnant, earn Rs 10 lakh + benefits.” Targets include rural Bihar youth via WhatsApp forwards, Telegram channels. Nawada’s Manwa/Kahuara villages emerged as hubs, with gangs collecting Aadhaar/PAN/photos under fake “registration” (Rs 799 start).
Escalation follows: “security deposits” (Rs 5,000-25,000), “semen test fees,” “court NOCs,” GST. Forged docs threaten lawsuits/public shaming using victims’ data. No women involved—pure extortion till victims ghost or report. Bihar SP Abhinav Dheeman calls it “sensitive, exploiting emotions/social taboos.”
Multi-State Operations, Bihar Epicenter
Nawada Police raided Manwa village on secret tip, seizing 4 phones with call logs/chats exposing 100+ victims (Rs 20 lakh+ losses). Two arrests including minor; parallel gangs hit UP, Jharkhand. Similar 2025 busts (Hissua) confirm resurgence of 2023-24 scam dormant post-initial crackdowns.
FIRs under BNS 318(4) cheating, 336(3) forgery, IT Act; cyber cells trace UPI trails to mule accounts. Women also targeted—”special techniques guarantee pregnancy”—deepening psychological harm, with some delaying real fertility treatments.
Anatomy of the Fraud Pipeline
- Lure Phase: Sensational ads on Meta platforms, college WhatsApp groups
- Hook Phase: Rs 799 registration → fake “shortlist” notifications
- Extort Phase: Layered fees (Rs 10K-1L total) with “legal” pressure
- Threat Phase: Deepfake videos, morphed nudes threaten families
Gangs use VoIP for anonymity; profits laundered via crypto/gaming apps. Nawada’s cyber notoriety (earlier Chinese job scams) aids operations.
Police Crackdowns and Victim Impact
- Nawada Raid (Jan 8): 2 arrested (minor included); phones yield victim database
- Statewide Alerts: SP Dheeman warns no legitimate job demands upfront fees
- Victim Toll: Rs 50 lakh+ losses traced; many silent from shame
Bihar cyber wing coordinates with I4C; kingpin hunt via Telegram metadata. Counseling urged for mental trauma; PMMVY highlighted as real maternal aid.
National Context and Prevention Tips
This scam’s revival follows 2025 NCRB surge (1.8M cyber cases); Bihar leads complaints (2.5L). Parallels “digital arrest,” job frauds exploiting unemployment (15% Bihar youth).
Safety Measures:
- Verify jobs via emigrate.gov.in/Naukri
- Never pay registration fees
- Report ads to platforms/police (1930 helpline)
- Block/share screenshots immediately
About the author – Rehan Khan is a law student and legal journalist with a keen interest in cybercrime, digital fraud, and emerging technology laws. He writes on the intersection of law, cybersecurity, and online safety, focusing on developments that impact individuals and institutions in India.
