New Delhi: Fake Recruitment Call Centre Busted. Delhi Police have arrested five people for allegedly operating a fake recruitment call centre that targeted job seekers with fraudulent employment offers in the name of Tata Motors.
The arrests were made by the North District police following an investigation into an alleged operation in the Sangam Vihar area of Jharoda Majra. According to investigators, the accused obtained data of people searching for employment through recruitment platforms and contacted them while posing as representatives connected with the company’s hiring process.
The suspects allegedly demanded money at different stages, including registration, document verification and employment confirmation.
Forged Joining Letters and QR Codes Used
Police said the alleged gang used forged joining letters and QR codes carrying the Tata Motors name to make the recruitment offers appear genuine.
Investigators are examining how the documents were created, who prepared them and how the money allegedly collected through the QR codes was transferred.
During the operation, police recovered 12 mobile phones, a tablet, seven ATM/debit cards, two bank passbooks, three notepads containing mobile numbers and ₹6,730 in cash.
The seized material is now being examined for evidence of additional victims and links to other people involved in the alleged operation.
Five Accused Arrested
The arrested suspects have been identified as Satish Chander Maurya alias Karan alias Harish, Bindiya alias Mahi, Preeti alias Supriya, Prachi alias Sweety alias Neha and Radhika alias Bhoomi alias Anshu.
Satish is 30 years old and allegedly holds an M.Sc degree. Police said he had previously worked with Axis Bank. Bindiya, 20, is pursuing a BA course, while Preeti, 22, studied up to Class 11. Prachi and Radhika are both 19.
Police said Satish and Preeti allegedly told investigators during questioning that they had been trained to work as tele-callers. They were allegedly provided with information relating to people looking for jobs and instructed to contact them.
How the Alleged Job Scam Worked
According to investigators, the callers allegedly presented themselves as representatives involved in the recruitment process and discussed employment opportunities with prospective candidates.
After establishing contact and gaining the candidates’ confidence, the accused allegedly demanded payments at different stages of the recruitment process.
The use of company-branded joining letters and QR codes allegedly helped create the appearance of an authentic hiring process.
Police are now investigating whether the same method was used against a larger number of job seekers and how much money the alleged gang collected.
Police Probe Source of Job-Seeker Data
The origin of the candidate data has emerged as an important part of the investigation.
Police are examining how information relating to job seekers from recruitment platforms allegedly reached the accused and whether other individuals or an organised network supplied the data.
Investigators are also scrutinising mobile numbers, SIM cards, bank accounts, ATM/debit cards and transactions associated with the alleged recruitment operation.
The digital evidence recovered during the investigation could help police identify additional members of the network and establish communication links between the suspects.
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Money Trail and Additional Suspects Under Scanner
Police are also tracing the alleged flow of money to establish the total amount collected from victims.
Investigators are examining which bank accounts were used to receive or transfer payments, who allegedly helped withdraw the money and whether other individuals played a role in the operation.
Further arrests may follow if additional suspects are identified during the investigation.
How Job Seekers Can Avoid Recruitment Scams
Cyber experts associated with the Future Crime Research Foundation (FCRF) have advised job seekers to independently verify employment offers through a company’s official recruitment channels before making any payment.
Requests for registration fees, document-verification charges, employment-confirmation payments or transfers to personal accounts should be treated cautiously. Payments through unfamiliar or suspicious QR codes are another potential warning sign.
Delhi Police are continuing to question the arrested suspects and examine the seized digital and financial evidence to identify potential victims, establish the alleged network and determine the total amount involved.
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About the author — Ananya Aradhya writes on cybercrime, fraud, scams, cybersecurity, digital safety, and emerging threats. Her work also covers major criminal cases, financial frauds, consumer scams, and stories that highlight risks affecting people in the real and digital world.
