Hyderabad police arrest Uttar Pradesh scamster for deceiving job seekers
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Cybercrime Police have arrested a 30-year-old accused, named Dharmender Kumar, alias Rohan, from Uttar Pradesh, in connection with a job fraud case. The individual who ran a call center in Delhi, is accused of deceiving job seekers across India and Dubai. The investigation has revealed that he is linked to five other cases across the country, including one in Hyderabad.
According to the police, a 49-year-old male victim from Amberpet, Hyderabad, approached them after being defrauded of Rs. 15,88,347. The victim had been searching for a job and came across a website called “go2career.” He registered on the site and shortly received a call from a person claiming to offer him a job at the OPTUM Company’s Hyderabad branch.
Using a phone number, the fraudster convinced the victim to pay various amounts for processing the job application. The victim made multiple payments to different accounts provided by the accused. However, when the fraudster demanded more money, the victim realized he had been scammed.
Modus Operandi:
The scammers posted fake job offers on popular job portals, social media platforms, and company websites. Victims received unsolicited calls, messages, or emails from individuals claiming to represent reputable companies.
The fraudsters conducted fake interviews, used professional language, and created fake employee profiles on LinkedIn and other job sites to build trust. They requested victims to provide sensitive personal information, including bank details, Aadhaar cards, and other identification documents.
During the investigation, police seized three mobile phones and three laptops from the accused.
The team, led by Inspector K. Madhusudhan Rao and consisting of SI Mahipal, HC Maheshwar Reddy, Abdul Kareem, PC P. Sampath Kumar, D. Venkateshwarlu, and Md. Farooq, carried out the arrest.
Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police Arrest Job Fraud Accused
The Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police have arrested Dharmender Kumar, alias Rohan, aged 30, from Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly running a call center in Delhi that defrauded job seekers by promising employment opportunities across… pic.twitter.com/7eHhtkZXu3
— Hyderabad Mail (@Hyderabad_Mail) February 25, 2025
Public Advisory:
The public is advised to be cautious of fake job offers, especially those that ask for money upfront. Scammers often contact victims through unsolicited calls or messages, promising jobs in reputable companies. Legitimate companies do not ask for payment in exchange for employment. Anyone who believes they have been a victim of cybercrime can seek help by dialing 1930 or visiting cybercrime.gov.in.
