Police announced on Monday that six individuals have been arrested in connection with a fraudulent airline job scheme. Among those detained are the alleged mastermind, a website developer, and three tele-callers. The suspects reportedly operated through various websites to deceive job seekers into believing they were applying for legitimate airline positions.
Fake Airline Job Racket Busted, 6 Arrested In Noida
During investigation, police analysed mobile numbers, Internet Protocol Detail Record (IPDR) and broadband details, website registration records and the UPI and bank transaction trail. They frequently changed offices and websites and discarded SIM cards and mobile phones to evade detection. The suspects were traced to Noida, following which alleged mastermind Sandeep Kumar, 23, and his associate Akhil Kumar, 27, were arrested on August 18. Police said Sandeep had earlier worked as a tele-caller for fake aviation-job companies and later started a fraudulent venture before entering into a 50-50 partnership with Akhil. Those arrested include Sandeep Kumar, Akhil Kumar, website developer Rakesh Kumar, 47, and tele-callers Shweta, Sapna and Sakshi, 20.
After finding that no airline by the name “Bretish Airways” existed and when the accused stopped responding to his calls, the victim filed a complaint on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP) helpline 1930. Police said the accused sent fake admission slips, certificates and offer letters to maintain the confidence of victims.
