Telangana Police have arrested four persons for allegedly running a job and loan fraud racket in Adilabad district, where they reportedly cheated at least 25 people by promising government employment and bank loans. According to police, the accused collected around ₹70 lakh from victims by creating a false impression of influence and issuing fake appointment letters in the name of government organisations.
Police said the arrested accused include Chahakati Limbarao from Narnoor, Jadi Praveen Kumar from Utnoor, Ramtenki Uday Kiran from Kerameri and Jadi Ravinder from Jainoor. The accused allegedly operated as a group and targeted unemployed individuals by offering them government jobs and financial assistance through bank loans.
According to investigators, Limbarao was the main accused in the case and allegedly presented himself as a government employee to gain the confidence of victims. Police said he collected money from job seekers after promising them employment opportunities in government departments. After receiving payments, he allegedly provided fake appointment letters to victims from different parts of the erstwhile Adilabad district.
During interrogation, Limbarao reportedly admitted to collecting nearly ₹70 lakh from several people by making false promises of government jobs. Police alleged that he created a network with the other three accused members, who assisted him in identifying victims, gaining their trust and carrying out the fraudulent activities.
The accused allegedly used multiple methods to convince people. In some cases, victims were reportedly assured of government employment, while others were promised bank loans through special arrangements. Police suspect that the accused exploited the financial difficulties and employment concerns of local residents to carry out the fraud.
After receiving complaints from victims, police initiated an investigation and began examining the financial transactions, communication records and other evidence linked to the accused. Investigators are also verifying whether more people were cheated by the group and whether additional individuals were involved in facilitating the alleged fraud.
Officials said fake appointment letters played a key role in the alleged scam. By producing forged documents, the accused allegedly convinced victims that their recruitment process had been completed and that they would soon receive government postings. Police are now examining the origin of these documents and identifying the methods used to prepare and distribute them.
The investigation is also focusing on the money trail to determine how the collected amount was used. Authorities are checking bank accounts and other financial records associated with the accused to identify whether the fraud proceeds were transferred or distributed among other members of the network.
Cases involving fake government job promises and loan scams have increased in recent years, with fraudsters often targeting unemployed youth and financially vulnerable groups. Cybercrime and financial fraud experts have repeatedly warned that criminals use fake identities, forged documents and false assurances of government connections to trap victims.
According to renowned cybercrime expert and former IPS officer Prof. Triveni Singh, employment-related frauds remain one of the most common forms of financial deception because criminals exploit people’s aspirations for secure jobs. He said fraudsters often create a false image of authority by using fake documents, official-looking communication and fabricated connections with government departments. He added that citizens should verify recruitment claims directly through official channels and avoid making payments to unknown individuals promising guaranteed jobs or loans.
Police have appealed to people to remain cautious while dealing with individuals offering government jobs or easy loan approvals. Authorities have advised citizens to verify appointment letters, recruitment notifications and loan-related offers before making any payment. The ongoing investigation is expected to reveal whether the arrested accused were part of a larger network involved in similar frauds across Telangana and neighbouring regions.
