Nagpur Senior Citizen Defrauded of Rs 2 Crore in Elaborate Government Job Scam
In a shocking case of deception, a 64-year-old resident of Nagpur, along with his extended family members, has been allegedly swindled out of nearly Rs 2 crore by a gang that promised lucrative central government jobs and business allocations. The victim, identified as Namdev Kadu, filed a formal complaint at the Beltarodi Police Station, setting off a major investigation into this sophisticated fraud.
Modus Operandi: Fake Promises and Forged Documents
The accused individuals, who have been named in the police complaint, reportedly boasted of having influential connections in several key central ministries and departments. These included the Railways, Income Tax Department, Archaeological Survey of India, NITI Aayog, and the Food Corporation of India (FCI). Leveraging these purported contacts, the gang made enticing promises to Kadu.
They assured him of securing government employment for his son and daughter, in addition to allocating a gas agency, a petrol pump, a warehouse, and government tenders. To build credibility and trust, the fraudsters issued fake appointment letters and forged allotment documents, meticulously crafted to appear authentic.
The Accused and the Escalating Fraud
The police have identified four primary accused in this elaborate scam:
- Ramchandra Patil (36), a resident of Multai, Madhya Pradesh
- Devendra Bhargava (55), from Gwalior
- Shivam Sen (35), residing in Bina
- Yogesh Mishra (61), hailing from Lucknow
The fraud began with relatively smaller financial demands but quickly escalated. In the initial stages alone, the gang managed to extract ₹75 lakh from the complainant. The total amount swindled eventually ballooned to almost ₹2 crore, collected through a combination of online bank transfers and cash payments from Kadu and his relatives.
Legal Action Under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
Following Kadu's complaint, the Beltarodi Police have registered a formal case under multiple sections of the newly implemented Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The specific sections invoked include:
- 318(4)
- 336(2)
- 336(3)
- 340(1)
- 340(2)
- 339
- 341(1)
- 342(1)
- 61(2)
This legal framework is being applied to address the serious nature of the cheating, forgery, and criminal conspiracy involved in the case. The investigation is now focused on tracking down the accused, who are believed to be operating across multiple states, and recovering the defrauded funds.
The case highlights a growing trend of fraudsters exploiting the high demand for government jobs and business opportunities in India, using sophisticated tactics to deceive even cautious individuals. Authorities are urging the public to exercise extreme vigilance and verify all offers through official channels before parting with any money.
