Sirsa Youth Allegedly Defrauded of Rs 57 Lakh in Elaborate Job Scam
A young man from Sirsa district in Haryana has fallen victim to a sophisticated job scam, allegedly losing a staggering sum of Rs 57 lakh to a fraudster who posed as an aide to the Chief Minister's Officer on Special Duty (OSD). The accused, identified as Vijender Singh from Dahman village, promised the victim a clerical position at the prestigious Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology in Hisar.
How the Elaborate Fraud Unfolded Over Time
According to the detailed police complaint, the entire fraudulent scheme began approximately one and a half years ago when the victim, a resident of Khajakhera Rangadkhera village, was approached by Naresh Yadav. Yadav, who resides in Preet Nagar on Begu Road in Sirsa and is Vijender Singh's brother-in-law, presented Singh as a former Personal Assistant to the Chief Minister's OSD with powerful government connections.
Yadav confidently asserted that if any eligible relative sought government employment, Vijender Singh possessed the influence to secure them a clerical position at Guru Jambheshwar University. Believing these false claims, the complainant initially transferred Rs 15.47 lakh directly to the accused's bank account through online transactions.
Cash Payments and Witnesses to the Transaction
The fraudulent activity escalated when the victim allegedly handed over an additional Rs 41.53 lakh in physical cash to Vijender Singh at Dahman village. This substantial cash transaction reportedly occurred in the presence of multiple witnesses, including Amar Singh from Darba Kalan village, Deen Dayal from Phulka village, and the complainant's own brother, Ashok Saini.
Despite these significant financial transfers totaling Rs 57 lakh, neither the promised clerical job materialized nor did the accused return any portion of the money. The complainant stated that Vijender Singh repeatedly delayed repayment using various excuses and pretexts over an extended period.
Failed Settlement Agreement and Police Intervention
In a surprising development, the two parties reportedly reached a formal settlement agreement on June 13, 2025, where Vijender Singh agreed to return the entire Rs 57 lakh to the victim. However, this agreement quickly collapsed when Singh later refused to honor the terms they had established.
Frustrated by the continuous deception and financial loss, the victim finally approached local law enforcement authorities to file an official complaint. Police officials have confirmed that a case has been registered based on the allegations, and a thorough investigation is currently underway to uncover all details of this elaborate job scam.
The incident highlights the persistent problem of job fraud schemes targeting individuals seeking government employment in India, particularly in competitive sectors where legitimate opportunities are limited. Authorities are urging citizens to exercise extreme caution when approached with unsolicited job offers that require substantial upfront payments.
