A retired Indian Army veteran from Sadulpur in Rajasthan has alleged that he was cheated of ₹7.10 lakh by two men who promised to arrange employment for him in Australia. Acting on directions from the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, police have registered a case against the accused and begun an investigation into the alleged overseas job fraud.
Money Paid in Several Instalments
According to police, the complainant, Ashok Kumar, a resident of Ward No. 27 in Sadulpur, said he came in contact with one of the accused, Rajesh of Harpalu Kubdi, during his military service. After retirement, he was looking for work opportunities abroad.
The complaint states that in late September 2022, Ashok Kumar met Rajesh and his associate Rajpal at a wedding ceremony. The two allegedly claimed that they could arrange a job in Australia and told him the total cost would be ₹10 lakh per person. They allegedly demanded ₹1.50 lakh as the initial payment to start the process.
Visa Process Allegedly Delayed for Years
Ashok Kumar alleged that he withdrew ₹1.50 lakh from his bank account on September 20, 2022, and handed it over to the accused in cash. He further claimed that he paid ₹1 lakh in July 2023, another ₹1.50 lakh in cash in August 2023, and transferred ₹3.10 lakh online to Rajpal’s bank account on October 30, 2023.
According to the complaint, the accused kept citing procedural formalities, documentation requirements and administrative reasons after receiving the money. The complainant alleged that they continued to assure him that the Australia visa and employment process was underway, but delayed the matter for nearly three years before becoming unreachable.
Police Examine Transactions
The complainant alleged that when he met the accused on September 20, 2025, to demand his money back, they refused to refund the amount or send him abroad. He also alleged that the accused admitted they had intended to misappropriate the money from the beginning.
The complaint further claims that multiple criminal cases are already pending against the accused. Police have registered a case on the court’s directions and are examining the financial transactions and other available evidence. Further legal action will depend on the findings of the investigation.
