Sikar | A cyber fraud case has been reported from Rajasthan’s Sikar district, where a man was allegedly cheated of around ₹4.07 lakh after being promised a warehouse manager job in Italy. The accused reportedly lured the victim with a lucrative offer of a ₹1.5 lakh monthly salary, gradually extracting money under different pretexts in a structured manner.
The case has been registered under the Sadar police station limits. According to the complaint filed by a man named Pankaj, he came in contact with one Shankarlal Jat from Sardarsahar during his earlier employment at a private school. The initial acquaintance later turned into regular WhatsApp communication, which was allegedly exploited for the fraud.
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Trust built through social media claims of overseas recruitment
The accused Shankarlal Jat allegedly used WhatsApp and social media platforms to post messages claiming that he facilitated jobs abroad. He reportedly claimed to have contacts in countries such as Dubai, Malaysia, and Arab nations, assuring easy access to work visas and overseas employment opportunities.
Using this trust, he offered the victim a warehouse manager job in Italy. The accused claimed that the total cost for processing the job would be around ₹12.5 lakh, but assured a monthly salary of ₹1.5 lakh along with overtime benefits. Tempted by the offer, the victim agreed to proceed with the process.
Money collected in installments, fake appointment letter issued
According to the victim, the accused collected nearly ₹4 lakh in multiple installments under various pretexts. An additional ₹7,000 was taken for documentation and processing charges.
To maintain credibility, the accused sent a fake appointment letter on WhatsApp on February 10, claiming that the job had been confirmed. Based on this document, the victim was asked to visit the Italy visa application center in Delhi for further processing.
However, on March 28, the victim was suddenly informed that the job process had been stopped and could not proceed further.
Fraud exposed after verification of documents
Later, the victim grew suspicious and independently verified the documents. It was discovered that the appointment letter provided was completely fake and not issued by any official authority.
When the victim demanded a refund, the accused allegedly refused to return the money. The complaint also mentions the involvement of another individual, Rahul Soni, who is said to have assisted in executing the fraudulent scheme.
Expanding network of overseas job scams
Preliminary investigation suggests that the accused targeted unemployed youth through social media and messaging platforms. Victims were first attracted with promises of high-paying overseas jobs, followed by gradual extraction of money under the guise of processing fees and documentation expenses.
Experts note that fake job offer letters, forged visa documentation, and WhatsApp-based recruitment networks have become common tools used by organized fraud groups.
Police investigation underway
Police have registered a case and initiated an investigation into the matter. Authorities are examining digital transactions, WhatsApp chats, and bank records to determine whether more individuals are involved and to identify additional victims.
