20-Year-Old Arrested in Rajasthan for Online Work-From-Home Scam Targeting Job Seekers
Rajasthan: 20-Year-Old Veterinary Student Arrested In Work-From-Home Scam
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Anuj Meena, a 20-year-old veterinary student from Karauli, Rajasthan, was arrested for his role in an online work-from-home scam that defrauded job seekers out of ₹34,000 (approximately $410 USD). Victims were lured through social media with fraudulent handwriting assignments, leading to multiple financial charges.
- 01Anuj Meena was arrested for involvement in a fraudulent work-from-home scheme.
- 02The scam targeted job seekers through social media, offering fake handwriting assignments.
- 03Victims were charged various fees totaling ₹34,000 (approximately $410 USD).
- 04The police traced Meena through a financial trail linked to a UPI account.
- 05Further investigations are ongoing to identify additional victims and co-accused.
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Anuj Meena, a 20-year-old veterinary sciences student from Karauli district in Rajasthan, India, was arrested for his alleged involvement in an online work-from-home scam that defrauded job seekers. Victims were lured via social media with offers of handwriting assignments, ultimately leading to losses of ₹34,000 (approximately $410 USD) per victim. The police initiated an investigation after a complaint from a victim in central Delhi, who reported various charges including registration fees and material costs. An FIR was filed on April 29, prompting a dedicated police team to trace the accused. Investigators uncovered a financial trail linked to a UPI account associated with Meena, leading to his arrest on May 1. During questioning, Meena revealed his partnership with a co-accused, Ganesh Sharma, who introduced him to cyber fraud techniques. The duo created a social media account to attract vulnerable job seekers, with Sharma managing online communications while Meena facilitated the financial transactions. The investigation continues to identify more victims and the co-accused.
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This scam highlights the risks associated with online job opportunities, particularly for vulnerable job seekers in Rajasthan.
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