Mumbai: In yet another case highlighting the rising trend of job-related frauds in metropolitan cities, a 26-year-old woman was allegedly cheated of ₹4.03 lakh in Mumbai’s Sion area after being lured with a nursing job offer. Two women, Amayra and Kritika Mehra, have been booked under charges of cheating and provisions of the IT Act. Preliminary findings suggest the accused carefully built trust before extracting money and eventually cutting off contact.
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Fraudulent Nursing Job Offer
The complainant, who lives with her brother in Sion, has a background in nursing and had previously worked at a reputed hospital. In search of better opportunities, she uploaded her profile on a job portal in January 2026, seeking part-time employment. Shortly after, she received a call from a woman claiming to represent a “Global Care Company,” offering her a well-paying home nurse position.
According to the victim, after initial discussions, she was connected to another woman identified as Kritika Mehra, who took over the hiring process. Kritika allegedly demanded money at multiple stages, citing expenses such as uniform charges, ID card issuance, branch code fees, delivery charges, agreement processing, and job confirmation costs. Attracted by the promise of a good salary and quick onboarding, the victim transferred a total of ₹4.03 lakh in installments to bank accounts provided by the accused, without conducting detailed verification.
Fake Documents Used to Build Victim’s Trust
A few days later, the victim received what appeared to be an official agreement letter mentioning a company name and an address in DN Nagar, Andheri. The document stated that she would be appointed as both a caretaker and a nurse. Additionally, she was sent an appointment letter, reinforcing her belief that the job was genuine and confirmed.
However, when the joining date passed without any further communication or onboarding process, the victim grew suspicious and contacted the accused. It is alleged that Kritika later informed her via message that the initial process had been cancelled and assured that the deposited amount would be refunded. She was also encouraged to reapply for the position. Despite these assurances, neither the money was returned nor was any job provided, prompting the victim to realise she had been defrauded and subsequently file a complaint.
Wider Job Fraud Network Suspected
Initial investigation revealed that both accused used fake identities and fabricated documents to gain the victim’s confidence. The job offer, agreement, and appointment letter were reportedly designed in a professional manner to avoid suspicion. Such scams typically involve gradually building trust by requesting smaller payments before extracting larger sums.
The case may be linked to a broader job fraud network operating through online platforms and targeting job seekers. Authorities are currently analysing bank accounts and digital transaction trails to identify additional suspects and trace the flow of funds.
Job-related frauds commonly involve demands for “processing fees,” “document verification charges,” “training fees,” or “uniform costs.” Legitimate employers, however, generally do not require candidates to pay upfront for recruitment processes.
