A major overseas job fraud racket has been exposed in Hyderabad, where job aspirants were allegedly cheated in the name of employment opportunities abroad. Jubilee Hills Police have arrested two employees of the overseas consultancy ‘Trivial Chapter’, while eight other members of the gang, including the founder, CEO, and visa department head, are currently absconding.
According to police officials, the arrested individuals have been identified as Lanka Nirupama (Vice President) and Mamidi Arun Raj (Regional Manager). They are accused of luring unemployed youth with promises of lucrative jobs in foreign countries and collecting large sums of money in exchange for fake documentation.
Investigators revealed that the network operated in a highly organized manner with the sole intention of deceiving job seekers and extracting money from them. The accused allegedly promised placements in countries such as Greece, Italy, and Serbia, and collected fees under various heads including processing charges, visa fees, and documentation costs.
Police said that to gain the trust of victims, the accused created fake “work authorization letters” and other supporting documents using online templates. These documents appeared authentic, which led many aspirants to believe in the legitimacy of the offers and fall victim to the scam.
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Structured Gang with Divided Responsibilities
Jubilee Hills Police stated that preliminary investigation indicates the racket functioned through a structured setup where responsibilities were divided among different members. The operation reportedly included dedicated roles for client interaction, visa processing, and preparation of forged documents.
Officials further said that the arrested employees played a key role in the scam as they were directly in contact with clients and convinced them of guaranteed overseas job placements. Based on these assurances, several victims reportedly suffered significant financial losses.
Eight Key Accused Still Absconding
Police added that multiple complaints have already been received, with victims alleging losses running into lakhs of rupees. Investigators are now examining bank transactions, digital payment records, and call data to trace the full extent of the network.
The police also confirmed that eight other accused, including the company’s founder, CEO, and visa department head, are currently on the run. Special teams have been deployed to track and apprehend them, and officials expect further arrests soon.
Rising Threat of Overseas Job Consultancies
Following the exposure of the scam, concern has grown among job seekers in the region. Experts say such fraud networks often exploit unemployment and the desire for overseas employment, urging people to verify consultancy credentials before making any payments.
Cyber and financial crime experts warn that scams involving fake work permits and forged offer letters are increasing rapidly. They emphasize the need for stricter monitoring, public awareness, and regulatory action to curb such fraudulent operations.
Police have registered a case and intensified the investigation. Authorities believe that once the remaining accused are arrested, more details about the scale and structure of the fraud network will come to light.
