A massive fake job racket promising employment in Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) has allegedly duped nearly 200 people of around ₹20 crore, with police investigations revealing that even a Congress woman leader reportedly lost ₹24 lakh in the scam. Authorities said the accused allegedly lured victims by offering fake appointment letters, recruitment assurances, and government-linked job promises.
Hundreds Allegedly Tricked With Fake BCCL Job Promises
According to reports, the accused allegedly targeted unemployed youth and job seekers by claiming they could arrange jobs in BCCL in exchange for large payments. Victims were reportedly promised permanent positions and shown forged documents to make the recruitment process appear genuine.
Investigators believe the fraud network operated for a long period and collected huge sums from multiple victims seeking secure government-sector employment opportunities.
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Congress Leader Reportedly Lost ₹24 Lakh
Police said a Congress woman leader was also allegedly trapped in the scheme and reportedly lost around ₹24 lakh. Investigators claimed the accused convinced victims that they had strong political and administrative connections capable of securing jobs in BCCL.
Authorities are now examining financial transactions, communication records, and documents allegedly used to gain the trust of victims and collect money in the name of recruitment.
Fake Appointment Letters and Documents Under Scanner
Investigators suspect the accused used forged appointment letters, fake joining documents, and fabricated recruitment-related paperwork to convince victims that the hiring process was legitimate. Police are reportedly verifying whether counterfeit seals, signatures, or identity documents were used during the alleged fraud operation.
Authorities also suspect that multiple individuals may have assisted in arranging payments, contacting victims, or managing communication linked to the scam.
Police Probe Wider Recruitment Fraud Network
The investigation is now focused on identifying additional victims and possible links to larger organized job fraud networks operating across different states. Officials warned that cyber-enabled recruitment scams and fake government job offers are increasingly being used to exploit unemployed youth and job aspirants.
Police advised citizens to verify all recruitment notifications through official government portals and avoid making payments for promised jobs or appointment guarantees through unofficial channels.
