Police in Jharkhand’s Seraikela-Kharsawan district have arrested a serving police constable in connection with an alleged government job fraud in which unemployed candidates were allegedly induced to pay large sums of money and hand over their original educational documents and blank cheques on the promise of securing government employment. Investigators said no evidence has so far emerged indicating the involvement of the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) or any of its officials.
The accused has been identified as Sushil Kumar (40), currently posted as a constable with IRB-03, Piparwar (Chatra). He is a resident of Katkamdag police station area in Hazaribagh district. According to police, preliminary questioning revealed that Kumar himself had previously appeared for the JSSC PGT recruitment examination.
The investigation began after a complaint was lodged by Guru Charan Sao, a resident of the Chouka police station area. According to the complaint, a person claiming to have links with the JSSC PGT recruitment process demanded a substantial amount of money in exchange for ensuring the complainant’s niece secured a government job. Suspecting fraud, local residents detained the individual and handed him over to the police.
During the investigation, police alleged that the accused obtained details of candidates from selection lists and targeted financially capable aspirants. Investigators claim he falsely projected influence within the JSSC and assured candidates that he could secure government jobs. After gaining their confidence, he allegedly collected their original educational certificates and blank cheques before demanding large amounts of money.
During the search operation, police recovered two mobile phones, an Aadhaar card, a JSSC PGT examination admit card, original educational certificates belonging to two candidates, computerised candidate data, a copy of a High Court order, six blank cheques and a bag. The seized material is being subjected to forensic and digital examination.
Investigators are now analysing the accused’s mobile phones, bank accounts, Call Detail Records (CDRs) and digital communications to determine whether he acted independently or was part of a larger organised network. Financial transactions and links with other individuals are also under scrutiny.
According to the Future Crime Research Foundation (FCRF), fraudsters involved in fake government recruitment schemes often exploit candidates by falsely claiming influence over recruitment authorities and demanding money, original documents and signed blank cheques. Job aspirants should rely only on official recruitment notifications and prescribed selection procedures and should immediately report anyone seeking money or documents in exchange for government jobs.
The investigation is ongoing. Police said further legal action will be taken based on the evidence collected, and the role of any additional associates will also be examined.
