Kota Police Apprehend Alleged Mastermind of Massive Work-From-Home Job Fraud
In a significant breakthrough, Kota police have arrested the alleged mastermind behind a widespread inter-state employment racket that defrauded more than 8,500 individuals of nearly Rs 2 crore. The accused, identified as Kumar Sanu alias Deepak Singh, was tracked down in Bihar following an extensive investigation involving digital surveillance and coordinated search operations by a dedicated Special Investigation Team.
Details of the Elaborate Scam Operation
According to Kota City SP Tejaswini Gautam, the case originated from a complaint filed on November 15, 2025, at the Anantpura police station by Kuldeep Sharma and several other victims. The complainants alleged that a man operating under the name Deepak Singh had established a company called Oasis Enterprises, which lured unsuspecting individuals with promises of lucrative home-based employment opportunities.
Police investigations revealed that the accused specifically targeted unemployed youth and women through newspaper advertisements offering work-from-home positions. Applicants were asked to deposit Rs 2,500 as security for jobs that supposedly involved preparing book kits from home. The scheme employed a chain-marketing model, offering Rs 500 commissions to those who recruited new members, which allowed the fraudulent operation to expand rapidly across multiple regions.
Investigation and Technical Breakthrough
Given the substantial scale of the fraud, Kota City Police constituted a Special Investigation Team under the supervision of Additional SP Dilip Saini. The probe was spearheaded by Circle Officer Manish Sharma and Anantpura SHO Ramesh Kaviya, supported by technical staff members who played crucial roles in uncovering digital evidence.
Tracing the accused proved particularly challenging as he had utilized fake Aadhaar cards and multiple identities to conceal his true name. The Inspector General of Police, Kota Range, had announced a reward of Rs 50,000 for information leading to his capture, highlighting the seriousness with which authorities approached the case.
During the investigation, constable Farsaram conducted detailed analysis of digital footprints and technical data, which ultimately helped police identify the accused as Kumar Sanu, a resident of Khagaria district in Bihar who was allegedly using the alias Deepak Singh. Further analysis suggested he had executed similar fraudulent schemes in other states including Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh.
Arrest and Recovery of Evidence
Acting on technical intelligence, a police team led by inspector Ramesh Kaviya traveled to Bihar and conducted extensive searches from Patna to Bhagalpur while maintaining continuous surveillance. Digital tracking eventually led authorities to Vaibhav Hotel in Naugachia within Bhagalpur district, where the accused was hiding with his wife.
The team conducted a raid on the hotel premises and successfully apprehended Kumar Sanu. His wife was permitted to leave with family members following the arrest. During the operation, police recovered Rs 1,88,500 in cash, a red Hyundai Aura car allegedly used in conducting the fraud, and several counterfeit Aadhaar and e-Shram cards.
Widespread Impact and Ongoing Investigation
Police investigations indicate that the accused is suspected of involvement in similar scams across multiple locations including Darbhanga in Bihar, Ranchi in Jharkhand, Durg in Chhattisgarh, Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh, Bikaner in Rajasthan, and Indore in Madhya Pradesh. Within just months of operation, he allegedly collected nearly Rs 2 crore from approximately 8,500 victims before abruptly shutting down his office in Subhash Nagar, Kota, and fleeing the area.
The accused was produced in court on Tuesday and remanded to 10-day police custody. He has been brought to Kota on transit remand and will undergo detailed interrogation regarding the whereabouts of the remaining fraudulently obtained funds and the potential involvement of other accomplices. Police officials have confirmed that the investigation remains active and ongoing as they work to uncover the full extent of the criminal network.
