Police in Bansgaon have registered a case after a woman from Deoria district was allegedly cheated of ₹10 lakh on the pretext of securing a job in the Lucknow Secretariat. The complainant, Khushi Yadav, alleged that the accused took money from her through bank transfer and cash payments before giving her a fake appointment letter.
The case has been filed against Vinay Tiwari alias Vipin Tiwari, a resident of Kaudiram under Bansgaon police station limits. According to the complaint, he claimed he could arrange a government job for the woman and gradually persuaded her to pay the amount.
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Money Paid Through RTGS and Cash
According to the complaint, the accused demanded ₹10 lakh for arranging the Secretariat job. Of this, ₹3.50 lakh was allegedly transferred through RTGS to a bank account, while ₹6.50 lakh was paid in cash.
The complainant alleged that the accused repeatedly assured her that the appointment letter and joining process would be completed soon. Trusting his claims, she continued to wait for confirmation of the promised job.
Police are now examining the financial trail, including the bank transaction and cash payment claims, as part of the investigation.
Fake Appointment Letter Given in Kaudiram
The complaint states that on April 14, 2026, the accused handed over an appointment letter to Khushi Yadav in Kaudiram. He allegedly asked her to report to the Lucknow Secretariat for joining formalities.
When the woman reached the Secretariat and the document was checked, officials found that the appointment letter was fake. It was declared invalid and was found to have no link with any official recruitment process.
After discovering the fraud, the victim returned and lodged a formal complaint at Bansgaon police station. Police then registered a case against the accused under relevant legal provisions.
Probe Looks at Possible Wider Network
Police officials said an investigation has been initiated into the case. The probe will examine financial transactions, the alleged fake appointment letter and communication links connected to the accused.
Investigators are also checking whether the accused acted alone or was part of a wider network involved in fake government job rackets. Officials are looking into whether other job seekers may have been similarly targeted.
The case highlights the continuing risk of employment frauds in which victims are promised government jobs in exchange for money. Police have urged people to verify recruitment offers only through official channels before making any payment.
