A man accused of duping unemployed youths of crores of rupees on the pretext of securing jobs in the Army has been arrested from the Sadar area of Cantonment. The accused, identified as Alok Tiwari, allegedly targeted candidates who had been declared unfit during the medical examination stage of recruitment and extorted hefty sums from them with false assurances of selection.
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According to investigators, Alok Tiwari had been operating around the Army recruitment headquarters for a long time, closely observing the recruitment process and identifying vulnerable candidates. He would approach those who had failed the medical tests and convince them that he could ensure their clearance in the next recruitment cycle. Many desperate aspirants, hoping for a second chance, handed over copies of their educational documents along with cash payments.
During questioning, it emerged that the accused would arrange for candidates to take injections of a drug known as ‘Durabolin’ before their repeat medical tests. He claimed the injection would temporarily improve physical parameters, enabling them to pass the medical examination. For this so-called “service,” he charged between ₹1.5 lakh and ₹2 lakh per candidate. Preliminary findings suggest that he amassed crores of rupees through this modus operandi.
To conceal his identity, Alok Tiwari allegedly used a fake name and address. He introduced himself as ‘Akash Kumar’ from Kannauj and had even procured an identification document under this alias. All interactions and financial dealings with candidates were conducted using the false identity.
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Police investigations revealed that his real name is Alok Tiwari and that he hails from Vishungarh Bhogpur Nigoha in the Chhibramau area of Kannauj district. Officials said he deliberately sought out candidates who had recently been declared medically unfit, exploiting their disappointment and emotional vulnerability. By promising guaranteed selection, he lured them into paying substantial amounts.
Sources added that the accused frequently loitered around recruitment offices, casually striking up conversations with aspirants to win their trust. After gaining their confidence, he would call them aside, explain his “plan” in detail, and demand money in exchange for ensuring success in the medical stage.
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Investigating agencies suspect that other individuals may have been involved in the racket, possibly providing insider information about the recruitment process to identify potential victims. The accused was interrogated for several hours, and his mobile phones, documents, and bank accounts are now under scrutiny.
Preliminary inquiry also indicates that in some instances, candidates did temporarily clear medical parameters after taking the injection, which strengthened the credibility of his claims and encouraged more youths to fall into the trap. However, most of them reportedly failed to secure final selection in the overall recruitment process.
Police are now trying to ascertain the total amount of money involved in the scam and the exact number of candidates who were cheated. Investigators are also probing whether the accused had links with any insider connected to the recruitment mechanism.
After his arrest, Alok Tiwari was produced before a court and remanded to judicial custody. Further investigation into the case is underway.
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.
