Veterinary Student Arrested in Delhi Work-From-Home Scam
Delhi: Veterinary student arrested in work-from-home scam case
Hindustan Times
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A 20-year-old veterinary sciences student, Anuj Meena, was arrested in Karauli, Rajasthan, for his role in an online work-from-home scam that defrauded job seekers. Victims were lured through social media with fraudulent handwriting assignments, leading to losses of up to ₹34,000 (approximately $410 USD).
- 01Anuj Meena, a veterinary student, was arrested for involvement in a work-from-home scam.
- 02Victims were targeted via social media, losing significant amounts of money.
- 03The scam involved fraudulent handwriting assignments and various fees.
- 04Police traced Meena through a financial trail linked to a UPI account.
- 05Further investigations are ongoing to identify more victims and co-accused.
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In New Delhi, police arrested Anuj Meena, a 20-year-old veterinary sciences student from Karauli, Rajasthan, for his alleged role in a work-from-home scam that defrauded job seekers. Victims were lured through social media with offers of handwriting assignments, leading to losses of up to ₹34,000 (approximately $410 USD) per individual. The scam involved various fees, including registration and material charges, which victims were coerced into paying under false pretenses. An FIR was registered on April 29, prompting a police investigation that traced Meena through a UPI account linked to the fraudulent activities. During interrogation, Meena revealed that he collaborated with an accomplice, Ganesh Sharma, who introduced him to cyber fraud techniques. The duo created a social media account to target vulnerable job seekers, with Sharma managing online interactions while Meena facilitated the financial transactions. The police are continuing their investigation to locate additional victims and the co-accused.
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This case highlights the growing issue of online scams targeting job seekers, raising awareness about the need for vigilance when seeking employment opportunities.
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