Sirsa: Haryana Police have arrested a Hisar resident for allegedly cheating a man of nearly ₹57 lakh on the false promise of securing a clerk’s job at Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology (GJUST), Hisar. According to police, the accused, along with his associates, falsely claimed to have influential contacts within the university and persuaded the victim to part with a substantial amount of money. A court has remanded the accused to three days of police custody for interrogation and recovery of the allegedly defrauded funds.
Police identified the arrested accused as Laxman Das, who was apprehended from Dahman village in Hisar district on the basis of technical evidence and findings gathered during the investigation. Investigators believe his custodial interrogation may reveal crucial details about the alleged recruitment racket, the involvement of other suspects and the utilisation of the cheated money.
The case was registered following a complaint filed by Anil, a resident of Khajakhera in Sirsa district. According to the complaint, he was introduced to Naresh Yadav of Sirsa, who allegedly claimed that his brother-in-law, Vijender Singh, had influential connections capable of securing government clerk positions at GJUST. Trusting these assurances, the complainant agreed to pay the demanded amount.
Police said the victim first transferred ₹15.40 lakh online. He was later allegedly called to the residence of Vijender Singh and Laxman Das in Dahman village, where he handed over an additional ₹41.50 lakh in cash. In total, the accused allegedly received ₹56.90 lakh, approximately ₹57 lakh, from the complainant in exchange for the promised government job.
According to investigators, the accused continued assuring the victim that the recruitment process was underway and that an appointment letter would be issued soon. However, despite repeated promises, no appointment materialised. After months of delay and repeated excuses, the victim realised he had allegedly been cheated and approached the police.
Based on the complaint, an FIR for cheating was registered at Sirsa Sadar Police Station on February 25, 2026. The case was later transferred to Nathusari Chopta Police Station for further investigation. During the probe, police analysed technical evidence, banking transactions and other records before arresting Laxman Das for his alleged role in the fraud.
Investigators are now questioning the accused to determine how the allegedly cheated money was utilised, whether it was transferred through multiple bank accounts and who else may have participated in the recruitment scam. Police are also examining whether other job seekers were similarly targeted using the same modus operandi.
According to renowned cybercrime expert and former IPS officer Prof. Triveni Singh, government job frauds typically involve criminals falsely claiming political influence, bureaucratic connections or access to recruitment authorities to gain the confidence of aspirants. He said appointments to government posts are made only through officially prescribed recruitment procedures, and no individual can legitimately guarantee a government job in exchange for money. He advised job seekers to verify all recruitment information through official government notifications and authorised websites and never pay anyone claiming to secure employment through unofficial means.
Police said the investigation is continuing, with efforts focused on identifying additional suspects, recovering the allegedly defrauded amount and exposing the entire recruitment fraud network. Authorities have urged citizens to remain cautious of anyone demanding money in exchange for government jobs and to immediately report such offers to the police so that timely action can be taken and similar frauds prevented.
