Patna | A suspected job fraud racket that allegedly lured young aspirants with promises of securing jobs and arranging “setups” in banking examinations has been uncovered in Patna, Bihar. Five people have been arrested so far in connection with the case, while investigators continue to probe the extent of the network and the number of victims involved.
According to investigators, the operation came to light following a tip-off suggesting that a group of individuals was claiming to help candidates clear banking and other recruitment examinations through illegal means. The accused allegedly demanded substantial amounts of money from aspirants in exchange for guaranteed selection and recruitment opportunities.
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Acting on the information, a special team conducted surveillance and carried out raids at multiple locations linked to the suspected network. During the operation, one of the alleged gang members, Praveen Chand, was arrested. A search of his apartment led to the recovery of several documents that investigators believe may be connected to the alleged fraud.
Police said that 22 blank cheques, along with numerous mark sheets, admit cards and other important documents belonging to candidates, were seized from the premises. Investigators suspect that these materials may have been used to gain the trust of job seekers or as part of schemes promising employment and examination assistance.
Following Chand’s interrogation, police conducted additional raids at various locations and arrested four more suspects. The accused have been identified as Karan Kumar, Raj Kumar, Amit Chaudhary and Manoj Kumar. Authorities said preliminary questioning has yielded important leads regarding the group’s alleged activities and operating methods.
Investigators believe the accused primarily targeted candidates preparing for competitive examinations. Aspirants were allegedly told that the group had access to influential contacts capable of manipulating examination or recruitment processes. Hoping to secure government or banking jobs, several candidates reportedly paid significant amounts of money after being convinced by these claims.
Police are now attempting to determine how many people may have been defrauded and the total amount of money allegedly collected by the group. Financial records, seized documents and digital evidence are being examined as part of the ongoing investigation.
Experts note that fraudsters often exploit the intense competition for government and banking jobs by offering false assurances of guaranteed success, recruitment, or interview clearance. Such schemes frequently rely on forged documents, fabricated connections and deceptive promises to extract money from desperate job seekers.
Renowned cybercrime expert and former IPS officer Prof. Triveni Singh said employment-related frauds often depend on social engineering and the misuse of trust. He advised aspirants to remain cautious of anyone claiming to guarantee selection or provide illegal assistance in examinations, noting that legitimate recruitment processes do not operate through secret arrangements or shortcuts.
A case has been registered at Rupaspur Police Station, and further investigation is underway. Authorities are examining whether the network has links to other districts or states and are trying to identify additional individuals associated with the operation. Officials indicated that more arrests could follow as investigators continue to uncover the full scope of the alleged racket.
