Bengaluru Court Job Scam: Elaborate Racket Defrauds Aspirants of Rs 48 Lakh
In a shocking case of organized fraud, a group of seven individuals has been accused of orchestrating a sophisticated three-year recruitment scam, cheating four job aspirants of a staggering Rs 48 lakh. The perpetrators allegedly promised lucrative positions within the Karnataka High Court and subordinate courts, employing a meticulously planned deception that included staged interviews with a fake 'judge' and counterfeit appointment letters bearing the official high court emblem.
Victims' Ordeal: Lost Savings and Broken Promises
Among the victims is 39-year-old Jayasimha from Rajarajeshwarinagar, whose story epitomizes the devastating impact of this fraud. In April 2023, Jayasimha made the life-altering decision to quit his job with a private firm in Malaysia and return to India, lured by the promise of a secure government position. Tragically, he lost Rs 14 lakh to the scam, prompting him to file a formal complaint with Basaveshwaranagar police on February 20, 2024. Other complainants include Yogesh DR, Bharath Kumar, and Gurukiran D, each similarly defrauded.
The accused, identified as Sudarshan Adyantaya, Arjun Adyantaya, Anitha Adyantaya, Lavin Jannet Monterio, Jaisan Desoza, Mahendra S Kanchan, and Rakesh S Kanchan, are currently absconding, according to police authorities. The fraudulent operation was systematically carried out between 2023 and 2025, targeting vulnerable job seekers desperate for stable employment.
Modus Operandi: A Web of Deceit
The scam began when Jayasimha and the other victims were introduced to Sudarshan Adyantaya through a family friend. At Sudarshan's residence in Basaveshwaranagar, the accused—including his son Arjun and other family members—allegedly convinced the aspirants to abandon their search for private sector jobs. Instead, they promised to secure them permanent government positions within the Karnataka High Court, tailored to their qualifications.
After reviewing a fabricated list of vacancies, Jayasimha opted for the post of second-division assistant. The accused then directed the candidates to visit an office named Aashirvad Enterprises in Sahakara Nagar, where Lavin, Jaisan, Mahendra, and Rakesh were allegedly managing the fraudulent process. Victims were shown documents featuring forged letterheads from the High Court, district courts, civil courts, and taluk courts across Karnataka, lending an air of authenticity to the scheme.
Sudarshan instructed the aspirants to pay the agreed amounts in equal instalments via cheque and cash. Notably, after the victims signed their applications, they were denied copies under the pretext of confidentiality linked to court procedures—a red flag that went unnoticed in their eagerness.
Staged Interviews and False Hope
In May 2023, the plot thickened when the victims were summoned to a hotel in HMT Layout. There, an elderly man was introduced as a 'judge,' and over 60 aspirants were gathered, meeting him in batches to maintain the illusion. The candidates were shown 'appointment orders' complete with salary details and assured that formal letters would be dispatched by post, with instructions to report for duty within 15 days.
Jayasimha and the three other complainants each paid approximately Rs 14 lakh, totaling Rs 48 lakh. However, as months turned into a year, no official appointment letters materialized. When the victims confronted the accused eight months ago, they were allegedly issued post-dated cheques as refunds. As the cheque dates approached, the accused reportedly asked the victims not to deposit them, promising cash returns instead—promises that remain unfulfilled to this day.
Police Action and Ongoing Investigation
Basaveshwaranagar police have registered a case of cheating under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and have launched intensive efforts to trace the seven absconding accused. The investigation highlights the growing sophistication of job scams in urban centers, preying on the aspirations of educated youth seeking government stability.
This incident serves as a stark warning to job seekers to verify offers through official channels and avoid transactions based on unverified promises. As the search for the accused continues, authorities urge the public to report similar fraudulent activities to prevent further victimization.
