Police in Rajasthan’s Jalore district have arrested a man in connection with an alleged ₹24.37 lakh government job fraud. According to investigators, the accused allegedly lured job seekers by promising permanent government employment using records from the 2018 Directorate of Local Bodies (DLB) Lower Division Clerk (LDC) recruitment, issued forged appointment letters, and allegedly staged fake joining formalities. The investigation is ongoing.
Police said the accused, Rakesh Jingar of Takhatgarh, was arrested following a complaint registered at Shivganj Police Station on January 3, 2026. Investigators stated that he had previously been arrested by Jalore Police in a related case and was taken into custody again after being released on bail.
Complainant Nirmal Kumar alleged that the accused, along with his associates, claimed to have influential contacts with officials in Jaipur and assured him that he could secure a permanent government job through departmental connections. According to the complaint, between September 2024 and June 2025, the accused allegedly collected a total of ₹24.37 lakh through cash, bank transfers and digital payment platforms on the pretext of preparing records, processing official files and obtaining an appointment letter.
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The complaint further alleges that on March 11, 2025, the accused took the complainant to the Jalore Municipal Council, where he allegedly collected additional cash, handed over an appointment letter, and had the complainant sign an office register to create the impression that he had officially joined government service.
When the promised appointment failed to materialise, the complainant demanded a refund. He alleged that the accused repeatedly delayed repayment and later issued threats, prompting him to file a police complaint.
During the investigation, police escorted the accused to the Jalore Municipal Council to verify the appointment documents. According to investigators, municipal officials confirmed that the appointment letters had never been issued by the department and were entirely forged.
Preliminary findings also suggest that the accused may have collected money from several other job seekers by making similar promises of government employment. Police are examining complaints, financial transactions, documentary evidence and other material to identify additional victims and determine the full extent of the alleged fraud.
Investigators are also analysing banking records, digital payment trails, mobile communications and the forensic evidence related to the allegedly forged documents. Officials said further legal action may follow if evidence establishes the involvement of additional individuals.
Renowned cybercrime expert and former IPS officer Prof. Triveni Singh said that employment fraudsters often exploit the aspirations of job seekers by claiming influential contacts within government departments and using forged appointment letters and fabricated official documents to gain credibility. He advised candidates to rely only on official recruitment notifications and government websites and to immediately report any demand for money in exchange for a government job to the police.
The investigation is continuing. Any determination of criminal liability will ultimately depend on the evidence presented before the competent court during the judicial process.
