A brazen job scam has rocked Motihari in Bihar, where a fraudster masquerading as a police insider swindled 42 unemployed youths out of lakhs by promising ‘Police Mitra’ roles. The operation’s audacity knew no bounds—it was conducted inside police stations, fooling even the families of retired staff.
Posing as influential, the con artist targeted jobless men from Motihari and nearby regions. He promised seamless induction into the police force as ‘friends’ with a Rs 16,000 monthly paycheck. To seal the deal, he flashed a fake DGP letter and herded victims to thanas for mock inductions, complete with ID cards.
Allegations have surfaced against Areraj’s female SHO for aiding the scam, particularly in recruiting sons of three retired watchmen. Each parted with Rs 20,000 initially, assured the rest would follow salary disbursement. The scam’s reach extended to Ghodasahan, Palanwa, and Govindganj, with victims strung along via repeated delays and fake meetings.
For months, the fraudster stalled payments, citing procedural hurdles and summoning victims to a Muzaffarpur hotel for false hopes. The scam unraveled as doubts mounted, leading to formal complaints. Superintendent of Police Swarn Prabhat has lodged an FIR at Kotwa thana and deployed a SIT led by an ASP to unearth the full extent of the fraud.
This case exposes glaring lapses in oversight at police outposts and highlights the desperation driving youth to such traps. Authorities vow swift action, but for the duped 42, recovery remains a distant dream amid the ongoing investigation.