New Delhi: A shocking case of fraud has emerged from the Dabri area of the capital, where an assistant manager at a private bank was allegedly duped of nearly ₹50 lakh on the pretext of securing a job.
After facing prolonged inaction, the victim approached the court, following which a case has now been registered and an investigation initiated on judicial directions.
The complainant, works as an assistant manager in a private bank. According to her complaint, she came into contact in 2020 with Ankit Katiyar, who was associated with the home loan department of the same bank. During initial interactions, the accused projected himself as someone with strong connections and claimed he could secure government jobs and high-ranking positions in reputed companies.
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How The Fraud Grew
Ritu stated that the accused first demanded ₹35,000 under the pretext of training and processing fees. Trusting him, she paid the amount. Soon after, the accused allegedly began demanding more money under various excuses. These included charges for preparing fake certificates, facilitating HR placements, and completing recruitment formalities.
Investigations suggest that the fraud was executed in a structured manner. Several other individuals were allegedly part of the network, posing as HR managers of different companies and contacting the victim via WhatsApp. They pressured her to transfer money on the pretext of advancing the job process, clearing interviews, and issuing offer letters. Falling into the trap, the victim transferred around ₹25 lakh into multiple bank accounts over time.
A more alarming dimension of the case emerged when the accused allegedly targeted the victim’s younger sister as well. He promised to secure her a doctor’s position in a government hospital in Uttar Pradesh and reportedly collected ₹20 lakh in cash for the same. In total, the accused is alleged to have cheated the two sisters of approximately ₹50 lakh through a combination of digital transfers and cash payments.
According to the victim, suspicion arose when no job materialized despite repeated assurances and fresh demands for money continued. When she asked for a refund, the accused allegedly began delaying responses and eventually stopped answering calls altogether. He then became completely unreachable.
Court-Ordered Probe
The victim initially lodged a complaint at Dabri police station, but when no concrete action followed, she approached the court. Taking cognizance of the seriousness of the allegations, the court directed the police to register a case. Subsequently, a case under relevant sections of cheating and fraud has been filed, and a detailed investigation is underway.
Officials are now examining the accused’s bank accounts, call records, and digital transaction trails to uncover the full extent of the network. Efforts are also being made to identify other individuals involved in the operation, as well as to trace the flow of funds.
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.
