Job Scam Alert: 28-Year-Old Arrested for Defrauding Youth of Over 3 Lakhs

In a recent incident in Bhubaneswar, a 28-year-old man was arrested for allegedly defrauding a youth of Rs 3.15 lakh by promising him a job at East Coast Railway. The victim, Satyananda Malick, reported the scam after realizing he had been cheated. The accused, Anil Kumar Das, initially returned a portion of the money but then disappeared. This case highlights the ongoing issue of job scams in the region, prompting police action to protect potential victims.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 25, 2025, 09:19 IST

Police Action Against Job Fraud

Bhubaneswar: On Saturday, the Commissionerate Police in the twin city apprehended a 28-year-old individual accused of defrauding a young man of Rs 3.15 lakh under the pretense of securing him a position with the East Coast Railway.

The accused, identified as Anil Kumar Das from the Jaleswar region in Balasore district, was reported by Maitri Vihar IIC Rabinarayan Behera.

The victim, Satyananda Malick, who resides in Kharavelnagar, filed a complaint regarding the scam on December 12, 2023.

According to the IIC, Anil had assured Satyananda that he could facilitate a Group-D job at East Coast Railway, leading Satyananda to pay him Rs 5.13 lakh in September 2022.

However, after a few months, Satyananda discovered the deception and sought a refund from Anil.

The accused managed to return Rs 1.98 lakh but subsequently cut off all communication. He was arrested on Saturday.