Major Job Recruitment Scam Uncovered in Bengaluru
The Special Inquiry Wing of the Central Crime Branch (CCB) in Bengaluru has made a significant breakthrough by arresting a couple and five additional individuals for orchestrating a sophisticated job fraud scheme. The accused allegedly deceived nearly 100 job aspirants by falsely promising them employment positions within the Karnataka High Court and various other courts across the state.
Elaborate Fraud Operation Exposed
According to police officials, the primary accused, Lavin Jannet Monterio (36) and Jaisan D'souza (39), meticulously forged appointment letters and created an illusion of legitimate recruitment processes to lure unsuspecting victims. Their fraudulent activities extended to establishing a fake office named Aashirvad Enterprises in Sahakar Nagar, which was reportedly crowded with job seekers from different parts of Karnataka.
The gang employed multiple deceptive tactics to build credibility:
- Presenting forged documents including fake recruitment orders, registrar communications, and media releases
- Showing documents with official letterheads from the high court, district courts, civil and taluk courts
- Providing victims with a list of vacancies and allowing them to choose positions based on qualifications
- Introducing an elderly man posing as a 'judge' during meetings at a hotel in HMT Layout
Victim Testimony Reveals Depth of Deception
One victim, Jayasimha N (39), a resident of Raja Rajeshwarinagar who had returned from Malaysia seeking employment, detailed how he was introduced to the accused through a relative between 2023 and 2025. The fraudsters claimed to have strong connections with court officials and presented convincing documentation that appeared legitimate.
"The elaborate setup completely fooled me," Jayasimha stated, explaining how he paid Rs 14 lakh for what he believed was a legitimate opportunity to become a Second Division Assistant (SDA). Three other victims—Yogesh, Bharath, and Gurukiran—collectively paid Rs 48 lakh to the fraudulent operation.
Multiple Arrests and Previous Criminal History
In addition to the couple, police have arrested five more individuals connected to the racket: Sudarshan Adyantaya, Arjun Adyantaya, Anitha Adyantaya, Mahendra S Kanchan, and Rakesh S Kanchan. Multiple cases have been registered against the primary accused at police stations in Yelahanka, Kodigehalli, Basaveshwaranagar, and the CCB headquarters.
Investigators revealed that Monterio and D'souza were previously arrested in a similar case in 2024 but resumed their fraudulent activities after securing bail, demonstrating their persistent criminal behavior.
Widespread Impact and Police Investigation
The scam's reach extended across Karnataka, with victims traveling from various districts to the fraudulent office in Bengaluru. During the hotel meeting in HMT Layout, over 60 aspirants were reportedly made to interact with the fake 'judge' in batches, further legitimizing the scam in victims' eyes.
Police authorities have intensified their investigation into the network's operations and are examining financial transactions to trace the flow of illicit funds. The CCB has urged other potential victims to come forward as they work to build a comprehensive case against all individuals involved in this elaborate job recruitment fraud.
